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Rábida

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.

Excursion tips for a day in Rábida

As a tourist in Rábida in Ecuador, there are many exciting activities to do in one day. Here are some of the best options:

1. Take a boat tour of the Galapagos Islands to observe the beautiful landscape and wildlife.

2. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to learn about the local flora and fauna.

3. Explore the nearby beaches, such as Rábida Beach and Puerto Egas, for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing.

4. Go on a guided hike through the volcanic landscape of the island.

5. Visit the Interpretation Center to learn about the history and culture of the Galapagos Islands.

6. Take a kayak tour of the bay and observe the marine life.

7. Go birdwatching and look for the native species such as the Galapagos Hawk and the Galapagos Penguin.

8. Take a tour of the nearby lava tunnels and caves.

9. Spend the day fishing in the waters of the Galapagos Islands.

10. Visit the local markets and restaurants to sample the local cuisine.

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The climate in Rábida

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.

Cruise weather for Rábida

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
Nov. 8th 2025 Nov. 8th 2025 max: 21.7 °C
min: 21.2 °C 		27.7 m/s
28.1 m/s		 52.0 %
23.3 m		 87.3 %
1,011 hPa		 05:42:39
17:50:38
Nov. 9th 2025 Nov. 9th 2025 max: 21.7 °C
min: 21.2 °C 		28.8 m/s
30.2 m/s		 53.6 %
23.0 m		 87.3 %
1,013 hPa		 05:42:44
17:50:44
Nov. 10th 2025 Nov. 10th 2025 max: 21.7 °C
min: 21.3 °C 		29.5 m/s
32.4 m/s		 49.3 %
23.3 m		 87.8 %
1,013 hPa		 05:42:49
17:50:51
Nov. 11th 2025 Nov. 11th 2025 max: 21.7 °C
min: 21.3 °C 		31.0 m/s
34.6 m/s		 48.6 %
22.9 m		 87.9 %
1,013 hPa		 05:42:55
17:50:58
Nov. 12th 2025 Nov. 12th 2025 max: 21.8 °C
min: 21.2 °C 		29.2 m/s
32.4 m/s		 76.1 %
22.9 m		 86.4 %
1,013 hPa		 05:43:02
17:51:07
Nov. 13th 2025 Nov. 13th 2025 max: 21.8 °C
min: 21.2 °C 		27.0 m/s
27.7 m/s		 51.8 %
22.9 m		 85.5 %
1,013 hPa		 05:43:10
17:51:17
Nov. 14th 2025 Nov. 14th 2025 max: 21.9 °C
min: 21.3 °C 		32.0 m/s
36.4 m/s		 48.8 %
23.4 m		 84.5 %
1,013 hPa		 05:43:19
17:51:27
Nov. 15th 2025 Nov. 15th 2025 max: 21.8 °C
min: 21.5 °C 		28.8 m/s
29.2 m/s		 47.7 %
21.8 m		 84.8 %
1,012 hPa		 05:43:28
17:51:38
Nov. 16th 2025 Nov. 16th 2025 max: 22.0 °C
min: 21.5 °C 		23.8 m/s
22.0 m/s		 86.0 %
21.8 m		 83.1 %
1,011 hPa		 05:43:39
17:51:50
Nov. 17th 2025 Nov. 17th 2025 max: 22.0 °C
min: 21.2 °C 		25.9 m/s
24.5 m/s		 75.2 %
21.8 m		 83.7 %
1,012 hPa		 05:43:50
17:52:03
Nov. 18th 2025 Nov. 18th 2025 max: 22.0 °C
min: 21.7 °C 		30.6 m/s
32.8 m/s		 92.3 %
23.0 m		 84.0 %
1,013 hPa		 05:44:02
17:52:17
Nov. 19th 2025 Nov. 19th 2025 max: 22.2 °C
min: 21.8 °C 		27.0 m/s
30.2 m/s		 92.7 %
22.9 m		 86.0 %
1,013 hPa		 05:44:15
17:52:31
Nov. 20th 2025 Nov. 20th 2025 max: 22.0 °C
min: 21.6 °C 		29.5 m/s
32.0 m/s		 54.6 %
21.8 m		 86.7 %
1,012 hPa		 05:44:29
17:52:46

Cruises to Rábida

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Scheduled ship calls in Rábida, Ecuador
Date Ship Passaengers (min - max) Arrival Departure Details
Nov. 10th 2025 Monday, 10th of Nov. 2025 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Nov. 24th 2025 Monday, 24th of Nov. 2025 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Dec. 8th 2025 Monday, 8th of Dec. 2025 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Dec. 22nd 2025 Monday, 22nd of Dec. 2025 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jan. 5th 2026 Monday, 5th of Jan. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jan. 19th 2026 Monday, 19th of Jan. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Feb. 2nd 2026 Monday, 2nd of Feb. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Feb. 16th 2026 Monday, 16th of Feb. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Mar. 2nd 2026 Monday, 2nd of Mar. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Mar. 16th 2026 Monday, 16th of Mar. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Mar. 30th 2026 Monday, 30th of Mar. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Apr. 13th 2026 Monday, 13th of Apr. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Apr. 27th 2026 Monday, 27th of Apr. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
May 11th 2026 Monday, 11th of May 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
May 25th 2026 Monday, 25th of May 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jun. 8th 2026 Monday, 8th of Jun. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jun. 22nd 2026 Monday, 22nd of Jun. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jul. 6th 2026 Monday, 6th of Jul. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jul. 20th 2026 Monday, 20th of Jul. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Aug. 3rd 2026 Monday, 3rd of Aug. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Aug. 17th 2026 Monday, 17th of Aug. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Aug. 31st 2026 Monday, 31st of Aug. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Sep. 14th 2026 Monday, 14th of Sep. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Sep. 28th 2026 Monday, 28th of Sep. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Oct. 12th 2026 Monday, 12th of Oct. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Oct. 26th 2026 Monday, 26th of Oct. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Nov. 9th 2026 Monday, 9th of Nov. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Nov. 23rd 2026 Monday, 23rd of Nov. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Dec. 7th 2026 Monday, 7th of Dec. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Dec. 21st 2026 Monday, 21st of Dec. 2026 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jan. 4th 2027 Monday, 4th of Jan. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jan. 18th 2027 Monday, 18th of Jan. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Feb. 1st 2027 Monday, 1st of Feb. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Feb. 15th 2027 Monday, 15th of Feb. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Mar. 1st 2027 Monday, 1st of Mar. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Mar. 15th 2027 Monday, 15th of Mar. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Mar. 29th 2027 Monday, 29th of Mar. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Apr. 12th 2027 Monday, 12th of Apr. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Apr. 26th 2027 Monday, 26th of Apr. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
May 10th 2027 Monday, 10th of May 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
May 24th 2027 Monday, 24th of May 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jun. 7th 2027 Monday, 7th of Jun. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jun. 21st 2027 Monday, 21st of Jun. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jul. 5th 2027 Monday, 5th of Jul. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Jul. 19th 2027 Monday, 19th of Jul. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Aug. 2nd 2027 Monday, 2nd of Aug. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Aug. 16th 2027 Monday, 16th of Aug. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Aug. 30th 2027 Monday, 30th of Aug. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Sep. 13th 2027 Monday, 13th of Sep. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm
Sep. 27th 2027 Monday, 27th of Sep. 2027 Celebrity Flora 120 03:00 pm 06:00 pm

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Maritime AIS Data Rábida

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Port Distance
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Bartolomé in Ecuador 23,12 km
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Santiago Island in Ecuador 27,15 km
Daphne Island in Ecuador 37,64 km
Daphne Major in Ecuador 37,72 km
Las Bachas in Ecuador 41,68 km
Black Turtle Cove in Ecuador 43,54 km
Seymour Norte in Ecuador 47,06 km
Santa Cruz Island in Ecuador 48,31 km
Baltra in Ecuador 49,06 km
Urvina Bay in Ecuador 57,72 km
Fausto Llerena breeding center in Ecuador 57,88 km
Isabela in Ecuador 65,80 km
Puerto Villamil in Ecuador 66,37 km
Moreno Point in Ecuador 67,60 km
Elizabeth Bay in Ecuador 77,87 km
Santa Fe in Ecuador 84,56 km
Fernandina in Ecuador 85,80 km
Marchena in Ecuador 86,08 km
Punta Cormorant in Ecuador 95,29 km
Floreana Island in Ecuador 95,66 km
Punta Vicente Roca in Ecuador 102,92 km
Floreana in Ecuador 103,84 km
Great Darwin Bay in Ecuador 116,65 km
Genovesa in Ecuador 117,38 km
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in Ecuador 133,31 km
Lobos Island in Ecuador 136,17 km
Kicker skirt in Ecuador 138,38 km
San Cristobal in Ecuador 150,25 km
Punta Suarez in Ecuador 150,72 km
Cerro Brujo in Ecuador 152,96 km
Bahía Gardner in Ecuador 156,18 km
Gardner Bay in Ecuador 156,70 km
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