Galapagos 🐢

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If you’re planning on going to the Galápagos Islands, here are the places you must visit!

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Accommodation

Hotel Verde Azul

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Great affordable hotel with a swimming pool and breakfast included within walking distance the city.

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Activities

Rancho Primicias - Giant Tortoise Reserve

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A giant tortoise sanctuary where these magnificent creatures roam freely. Watching these ancient reptiles lumbering through the lush vegetation is an unforgettable experience.

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Lava Tunnel

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The lava tunnel walk is one way and is around 400m walk. There are parts where you have to crawl to get through and it’s very hot so be sure to bring water.

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Charles Darwin Research Station

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Research facility housing an extensive collection of preserved specimens of Galápagos plant life.

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Las Grietas

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Beautiful swimming hole where you can swim and snorkel back and forth. A bit of a walk to get there, bring walking shoes.

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Tortuga Bay Beach

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Shoreline of dunes, salt flats & mangroves, home to species including iguanas & flamingos.

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Daphne Major

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Best place to snorkel or dive 🤿

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Bartolomé Island

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Galapagos islet with iconic Pinnacle Rock, sand beaches for swimming & a panoramic summit trail.

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Food

Santa Cruz Brewery

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Local brewery with amazing beers on tap, great rooftop views, and live music on the weekends.

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Golden Prague Pub

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A little part of Europe in the middle of Ecuadorian Pacific with amazing beers and decent food selection.

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Nightlife

bongo bar

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Transportation

Galápagos Ecologic Airport

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Galápagos Ecologic Airport, where there is an entry fee of $100USD as soon as you land.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Monexplores

23-year-old female traveler currently living in Vancouver, BC Canada. I have also lived in Japan, Czech Republic, Spain, and Ecuador. All my guides are created from personal experience, feel free to contact me personally for any questions you may have. Happy Travels! @monexplores on Instagram *profile photo & cover image are from my travels to Switzerland 38/195 🌐

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