El Progresso Postal Codes, San Cristóbal, Galápagos Ecuador

The postal code for El Progresso is 200104 in Galápagos, San Cristóbal, Ecuador. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within El Progresso.

El Progresso on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the El Progresso parishes in Ecuador. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About El Progresso

Key Facts

El Progreso is a small settlement located on San Cristóbal Island in the Galápagos archipelago of Ecuador. Situated in the central highlands of the island, El Progreso lies approximately 7 kilometers inland from the island's main port town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. This rural community represents one of the earliest human settlements in the Galápagos, originally established in the late 19th century as a sugar plantation and agricultural colony. With a population of around 500-600 residents, El Progreso serves as an important agricultural center for San Cristóbal Island, where farmers cultivate crops including coffee, citrus fruits, and various vegetables in the fertile volcanic soil. The settlement covers a relatively small area of just a few square kilometers within the larger context of San Cristóbal Island, which spans approximately 558 square kilometers total. While El Progreso itself doesn't contain formal administrative subdivisions, it functions as a key population center within the broader San Cristóbal canton. Visitors to El Progreso can explore historical sites including the remnants of Manuel J. Cobos' original hacienda and observe the transition between the arid coastal zones and lush highland ecosystems. For those seeking postal services and local administrative information, El Progreso represents an important destination within the Galápagos postal network.