Galapagos travel statistics

The park director of the Galapagos Islands reported the following information regarding visitors to the Galapagos in 2010.

173,296 visitors in 2010 – 6% increase over 2009.

61,574 visitors were Ecuadorian – 36%
46,093 visitors were from the U.S. – 27%
9,045 visitors were from the U.K. – 5%
Other countries made up the rest of visitors

46% of visitors stayed on vessels
44% of visitors stayed at hotels
7% of visitors statyed with relatives

135,377 entered through the airport at Baltra
26,839 entered through San Cristobal
Other – shipping agents, private boats