Witch Hill (Cerro Brujo), San Cristóbal Island, Galápagos

About the site

Witch Hill (Cerro Brujo)

Witch Hill, or Cerro Brujo, on the north coast of San Cristóbal, is an eroded tuff cone rising above one of the most beautiful beaches in the Galápagos: a long stretch of white coral sand so fine it feels like powdered sugar. Charles Darwin is believed to have landed near here in 1835, at the start of his visit to the islands.

The panga brings you to the beach for a wet landing. Sea lions rest on the sand, marine iguanas bask on the rocks, and shorebirds such as whimbrels and ruddy turnstones run along the water's edge. Brown pelicans and blue-footed boobies dive for fish just offshore. Before or after the landing, a panga ride along the cliffs of the tuff cone shows its layers of volcanic ash and the seabirds nesting in its walls.

The clear, shallow water is good for swimming and snorkeling, with sea turtles, rays and reef fish, and some itineraries offer kayaking along the coast. From the beach, the view stretches across the channel to Kicker Rock.

The visit is easy and relaxed. There is no shade, so bring sunscreen and a hat.

Highlights

Birdwatching
Rich Marine Life

Live dates & prices

Cruises that visit Witch Hill (Cerro Brujo)

24 yachts include Witch Hill (Cerro Brujo) in their routes, with 1,460 upcoming departures from US$1,898 per person. These are the next ones.

Departure	Yacht	Route	Price per person	Mindo gift	Details
November 2026
12 – 16 Nov5 days / 4 nights	La PintaLuxury cruise ship · 48 guests	Española, South Plaza & Santa FeBaltra	US$5,388~~US$5,987~~Save US$599	★ All-InclusiveWith private guide	See departureAvailable
15 – 22 Nov8 days / 7 nights	Origin, Theory & EvolveLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests	A · Española, Floreana, Bartolomé & North SeymourSan Cristóbal	US$10,950	★ All-InclusiveWith private guide	See departure4 places left
15 – 19 Nov5 days / 4 nights	MoniqueLuxury catamaran · 16 guests	D · Genovesa, Bartolomé & SantiagoSan Cristóbal → Baltra	US$5,190	★ All-InclusiveWith private guide	See departure1 place left
18 Nov – 2 Dec15 days / 14 nights	Cachalote ExplorerFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests	Genovesa, Española, Fernandina & IsabelaBaltra	US$9,450	★ All-InclusiveWith private guide	See departure2 places left
19 – 26 Nov8 days / 7 nights	LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests	B+C · Fernandina, Isabela, Bartolomé & North SeymourBaltra → San Cristóbal	US$5,469~~US$6,077~~Save US$608	★ All-InclusiveWith private guide	See departureAvailable
19 – 23 Nov5 days / 4 nights	MonserratFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests	B · Santiago, North Seymour & Santa FeBaltra → San Cristóbal	US$1,898~~US$3,795~~Save US$1,897	Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers	See departureAvailable
19 – 26 Nov8 days / 7 nights	MonserratFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests	B+C · Española, Floreana, Santiago & North SeymourBaltra	US$2,848~~US$5,695~~Save US$2,847	Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers	See departure2 places left
19 – 23 Nov5 days / 4 nights	HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests	B · Bartolomé, South Plaza & Santa FeBaltra → San Cristóbal	US$9,250	★ All-InclusiveWith private guide	See departure2 places left
20 – 24 Nov5 days / 4 nights	Treasure of GalapagosFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests	A · Bartolomé, Santiago & North SeymourBaltra → San Cristóbal	US$3,745~~US$4,150~~Save US$405	+ Mindo PlusActivity tickets included	See departure1 place left
21 – 28 Nov8 days / 7 nights	EvolutionLuxury cruise ship · 32 guests	Genovesa, Floreana, Santiago & North SeymourSan Cristóbal → Baltra	US$10,950	★ All-InclusiveWith private guide	See departure2 places left
21 – 28 Nov8 days / 7 nights	EliteLuxury catamaran · 16 guests	A · Fernandina, Isabela, Bartolomé & North SeymourSan Cristóbal	US$9,990	★ All-InclusiveWith private guide	See departure2 places left
21 – 25 Nov5 days / 4 nights	Galaxy OrionMid-range motor yacht · 14 guests	C · Bartolomé, Santiago & South PlazaBaltra → San Cristóbal	US$2,255~~US$2,650~~Save US$395	Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers	See departure2 places left