The Galapagos feel like stepping onto another planet. In Puerto Ayora you’ll watch sea lions sprawl on sun‑warmed sand, then walk a short distance to the Charles Darwin Research Station where hatchlings are fed daily. If you hike up Sierra Negra on Isabela, the crater rim opens up to a moonscape of...
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9- Charles Darwin Research Station$10-$10
Walk the trails at the Charles Darwin Research Station to see giant tortoises and visit the visitor center.
Find on Viator → - Puerto Ayora Waterfront Market$0-$0
Stroll through Puerto Ayora’s waterfront market to browse fresh fish stalls and handmade crafts.
Find on Viator → - Ceviche de Camarón at El Churro$12-$12
Enjoy shrimp ceviche with plantain chips at El Churro, then take a short walk to the pier.
Find on Viator → - Arroz con Mariscos at La Casa de la Abuela$18-$18
Dine on arroz con mariscos at La Casa de la Abuela, a hearty rice dish with local seafood.
Find on Viator → - Tortuga Bay Beach$0-$0
Relax on the white‑sand stretch of Tortuga Bay Beach and watch marine iguanas basking.
Find on Viator → - Los Gemelos Lava Tunnels$30-$30
Explore the twin lava tubes of Los Gemelos on a guided tour that descends into the tunnels.
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Where to stay
6- Mövenpick Hotel & Residences$620/ntPuerto AyoraBook →
- Galapagossky Yacht Hotel$700/ntPuerto VillamilBook →
- Hotel Darwin$260/ntPuerto AyoraBook →
- La Casa de la Playa$240/ntPuerto Baquerizo MorenoBook →
- Hotel Fiesta Americana Galapagos$130/ntPuerto AyoraBook →
- Casa de Campo Hotel$110/ntPuerto VillamilBook →
Where to eat
8- El Churro$12-$13/ppSeafood · Puerto AyoraReserve →
- La Casa de la Abuela$18-$20/ppSeafood · Puerto AyoraReserve →
- The Rock Bar at Flamingo Bay$7-$15/ppBar/Seafood · Puerto AyoraReserve →
- Puerto Villamil Lobster Stall$15-$18/ppSeafood · Puerto VillamilReserve →
- Pier Encocado Stall$10-$13/ppSeafood · Puerto Ayora (Pier)Reserve →
- Waterfront Market Seafood Stalls$5-$12/ppSeafood · Puerto AyoraReserve →
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