What is there to do in my free time on San Cristobal?
The options for evening entertainment are pretty limited. There is one disco in town…it tends to attract a young local crowd. There are several bars, where volunteers hang out, drink a beer or two, and play pool. There are many more options for daytime activities, taking advantage of the natural environment of the island. Such activities include swimming, snorkeling, surfing, hiking, biking and wildlife watching. There are some excellent dive sites in and around San Cristobal: Kicker Rock, Punta Pitt, Isla Lobos, Tijeretas, Five Fingers. The best of these is probably Kicker Rock where it is possible to see Hammerhead sharks. If you havent ever dived before, San Cristobal is a great place to do the PADI open water course and get qualified. One diving center that lots of past volunteers have used (and highly recommend!) is the Wreck Bay Diving Center. The instructor, Ivan Lopez, will conduct the course in English, and offers a special price for New Era volunteers of $250 for the 7 day
