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The Galápagos Islands
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In the two-hour flight across the 1,000 kilometers of Pacific Ocean from the Ecuadorian mainland to the Galápagos archipelago, visitors can expect to be transported to an environment reminiscent of prehistoric times. Elegant folds and fans of solidified lava, imposing towers of solid rock and vast expanses of white, red, and green sand provide a Spartan, hauntingly beautiful landscape.
Slate black marine iguanas crawl up the rocky substrate from their marine play place, announcing their presence with a primordial release of salt from their nostrils. Land tortoises — or galápagos, the Spanish word for the domed saddle resembling the tortoise’s shell — slowly lumber their massive physique from slimy bog to grassy clearing.
Places in The Galápagos Islands
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| Exclusive Galapagos Cruises Private charters to individual cruises in the Galapagos Islands with luxury accommodation. Ask for our trip extensions to the Amazon rainforest and Peru. www.exclusivegalapagoscruises.com |
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The Galápagos Islands Travel Guide
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Alta
The ketch-rigged motor sailor, Alta, has capacity for 16 passengers in eight double cabins complete wi...
Galapagos Explorer II
The Galapagos Explorer II is a 100-passenger cruise ship with 50 ultra-elegant suites, each with telev...
Galapagos Legend
The 90-passenger expedition ship, Galapagos Legend, is the fastest ship in the archipelago, offers the...
Top Rated Hotels
Casa del Lago
The Casa del Lago is part of an effort by owner Elena Albarado to offer tourists alternatives that emphasize soc...
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Red Mangrove Adventure Inn
The Red Mangrove Adventure Inn is an intimate, relaxing, and unique ecological paradise. Nine spacious, creative...
86% - 7 ratings
Grand Hotel Lobo del Mar
The Grand Hotel Lobo del Mar may be “grand” in terms of size, due to its recent four-story addition, but it ...
74% - 4 ratings
Top Rated Restaurants
Casa del Lago Café Cultural
The Casa del Lago Cafe Cultural was opened in 2004 by former guide and Imbabura resident Elena Albarado to provi...
95% - 22 ratings
Limon y Café
A laid-back local hangout, Limón y Café is the most common nighttime meeting place on the island. You can sit ...
83% - 8 ratings
Tintorera
Owner Linda Kerrison has given Tintorera a fresh, eco-friendly spin. Produce is organic and locally-grown; chees...
54% - 4 ratings
Top Rated Tours
Galakiwi
Southern Exposure Tours, in association with Galakiwi, bring you a wild and unforgettable Galápagos Islands exp...
84% - 7 ratings
Galápagos Sub-Aqua
Galápagos Sub-Aqua is a full-service dive center in Puerto Ayora. PADI-certification courses, from open-water t...
50% - 1 ratings
Golondrina Turismo
Golondrina has 14 cruise ships in all five categories of ship to meet everyone’s budget. They also have great ...
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Galakiwi Tours and Dive Shop
Located about a half block from the main street and ocean, Galakiwi is a small, friendly dive shop that offers d...
57% - 5 ratings
Nauti Diving
Nauti diving offers certification courses, daily dive trips, and dive tours to the outlying islands of Darwin an...
37% - 2 ratings
El Bongo
El Bongo is an internet cafe/ bar with a pretty loyal local following. It has a few tables outside where you can...
100% - 1 ratings
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Galápagos Work and Volunteer Opportunities
Since Puerto Ayora is a magnet for English-speaking tourists, there are a variety of tour operators looking for ...
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