Rábida is a small town in the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. It is located on the south side of Santiago Island and is one of the most remote and least visited islands in the archipelago. Rábida is known for its unique red sand beaches and its diverse wildlife.
The island is home to a variety of birds, reptiles, and mammals, including Galápagos sea lions, Galápagos hawks, blue-footed boobies, and giant tortoises. The island also has a variety of endemic plants, including the Galápagos cotton, the Galápagos daisy, and the Galápagos palo santo tree.
Rábida was first discovered in 1535 by a Spanish explorer, and it was later visited by Charles Darwin in 1835. During his visit, Darwin noted the diverse wildlife on the island, which helped him to form his theory of evolution by natural selection.
Rábida is a popular destination for visitors to the Galápagos Islands due to its unique landscape and wildlife. Visitors can explore the island’s many trails, observe the wildlife, and relax on the red sand beaches. The island is also a popular spot for snorkeling and kayaking.
Rábida is a beautiful and remote island that is home to a variety of wildlife and plants. Its unique landscape and history make it a popular destination for visitors to the Galápagos Islands.
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Rábida in Ecuador has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather all year round. During the summer months (December to April), temperatures are usually around 25°C and there is little to no rainfall. The winter months (May to November) are cooler, with temperatures dropping to around 17°C, and the area experiences more rainfall. The climate in Rábida is generally warm and humid, with temperatures rarely dropping below 15°C.
Our weather forecast for Rábida helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Mar. 29th 2024 Mar. 29th 2024 | max: 27.4 °C min: 26.3 °C |
18.7 m/s 18.7 m/s |
51.8 % 22.7 m |
80.8 % 1,011 hPa |
06:04:10 18:10:38 |
|
Mar. 30th 2024 Mar. 30th 2024 | max: 27.2 °C min: 26 °C |
16.6 m/s 16.9 m/s |
33.1 % 24.1 m |
78.5 % 1,011 hPa |
06:03:53 18:10:19 |
|
Mar. 31st 2024 Mar. 31st 2024 | max: 27.3 °C min: 25.8 °C |
15.5 m/s 17.3 m/s |
15.4 % 24.1 m |
76.2 % 1,012 hPa |
06:03:35 18:10:01 |
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Apr. 1st 2024 Apr. 1st 2024 | max: 27.5 °C min: 25.7 °C |
16.6 m/s 16.6 m/s |
14.1 % 24.1 m |
74.4 % 1,011 hPa |
06:03:18 18:09:42 |
|
Apr. 2nd 2024 Apr. 2nd 2024 | max: 26.9 °C min: 25.8 °C |
16.6 m/s 14.8 m/s |
70.6 % 24.1 m |
75.1 % 1,011 hPa |
06:03:01 18:09:24 |
|
Apr. 3rd 2024 Apr. 3rd 2024 | max: 27.0 °C min: 25.9 °C |
16.6 m/s 14.8 m/s |
60.4 % 23.1 m |
78.5 % 1,010 hPa |
06:02:44 18:09:06 |
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Apr. 4th 2024 Apr. 4th 2024 | max: 26.8 °C min: 26 °C |
15.5 m/s 15.8 m/s |
55.8 % 21.0 m |
81.6 % 1,010 hPa |
06:02:28 18:08:48 |
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Apr. 5th 2024 Apr. 5th 2024 | max: 26.5 °C min: 25.5 °C |
14.8 m/s 15.6 m/s |
33.2 % 24.1 m |
76.8 % 1,011 hPa |
06:02:11 18:08:31 |
|
Apr. 6th 2024 Apr. 6th 2024 | max: 26.9 °C min: 26.1 °C |
23.4 m/s 24.1 m/s |
28.2 % 24.1 m |
79.3 % 1,011 hPa |
06:01:55 18:08:14 |
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Apr. 7th 2024 Apr. 7th 2024 | max: 27.0 °C min: 26.3 °C |
19.1 m/s 18.7 m/s |
35.7 % 24.1 m |
81.4 % 1,010 hPa |
06:01:39 18:07:56 |
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Apr. 8th 2024 Apr. 8th 2024 | max: 26.8 °C min: 26.4 °C |
16.6 m/s 14.4 m/s |
23.8 % 24.1 m |
81.7 % 1,009 hPa |
06:01:23 18:07:39 |
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Apr. 9th 2024 Apr. 9th 2024 | max: 26.9 °C min: 26.4 °C |
18.4 m/s 16.6 m/s |
28.7 % 23.0 m |
82.5 % 1,009 hPa |
06:01:07 18:07:23 |
Would you like to travel to Rábida on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Rábida.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Mar. 31st 2024 Sunday, 31st of Mar. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Mar. 31st 2024 Sunday, 31st of Mar. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 1st 2024 Monday, 1st of Apr. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 14th 2024 Sunday, 14th of Apr. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Apr. 15th 2024 Monday, 15th of Apr. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 28th 2024 Sunday, 28th of Apr. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Apr. 28th 2024 Sunday, 28th of Apr. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 29th 2024 Monday, 29th of Apr. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
May 12th 2024 Sunday, 12th of May 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
May 12th 2024 Sunday, 12th of May 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
May 13th 2024 Monday, 13th of May 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
May 26th 2024 Sunday, 26th of May 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
May 26th 2024 Sunday, 26th of May 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
May 27th 2024 Monday, 27th of May 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 9th 2024 Sunday, 9th of Jun. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Jun. 9th 2024 Sunday, 9th of Jun. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 10th 2024 Monday, 10th of Jun. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 23rd 2024 Sunday, 23rd of Jun. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Jun. 23rd 2024 Sunday, 23rd of Jun. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jun. 24th 2024 Monday, 24th of Jun. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 7th 2024 Sunday, 7th of Jul. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Jul. 7th 2024 Sunday, 7th of Jul. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 8th 2024 Monday, 8th of Jul. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 21st 2024 Sunday, 21st of Jul. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Jul. 21st 2024 Sunday, 21st of Jul. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Jul. 22nd 2024 Monday, 22nd of Jul. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 4th 2024 Sunday, 4th of Aug. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Aug. 4th 2024 Sunday, 4th of Aug. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 5th 2024 Monday, 5th of Aug. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 18th 2024 Sunday, 18th of Aug. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Aug. 18th 2024 Sunday, 18th of Aug. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Aug. 19th 2024 Monday, 19th of Aug. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 1st 2024 Sunday, 1st of Sep. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Sep. 1st 2024 Sunday, 1st of Sep. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 2nd 2024 Monday, 2nd of Sep. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Sep. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Sep. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Sep. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 16th 2024 Monday, 16th of Sep. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 29th 2024 Sunday, 29th of Sep. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Sep. 29th 2024 Sunday, 29th of Sep. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Sep. 30th 2024 Monday, 30th of Sep. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 13th 2024 Sunday, 13th of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Oct. 13th 2024 Sunday, 13th of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 14th 2024 Monday, 14th of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 27th 2024 Sunday, 27th of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Oct. 27th 2024 Sunday, 27th of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 28th 2024 Monday, 28th of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 10th 2024 Sunday, 10th of Nov. 2024 | Celebrity Xpedition | 07:00 am | 11:00 am | |
Nov. 10th 2024 Sunday, 10th of Nov. 2024 | Celebrity Xploration | 02:30 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 11th 2024 Monday, 11th of Nov. 2024 | Celebrity Flora | 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm |
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