Province · Galápagos

Galápagos

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Destinations

1 destination in Galápagos

3 cities

Galápagos

Cities

3 cities in Galápagos in the guide

Galápagos Capital

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the capital of the Galápagos province, on the island of San Cristóbal, the easternmost of the inhabited islands. It is a small, quiet town, with the airport 1 km away and sea lions scattered along the waterfront and beaches. From there you can walk to the Centro de Interpretación, Cerro Tijeretas and La Lobería, and reach Kicker Rock by boat.

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Puerto Ayora

Puerto Ayora is the largest town in the Galápagos, on the south of Santa Cruz island, in the center of the archipelago. It has hotels, restaurants, tour operators and the pier from which boats depart to other islands. On the edge of town are the Estación Científica Charles Darwin and the trail to Tortuga Bay; in the highlands, the giant tortoises of El Chato. Sea lions and pelicans share the pier with locals.

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Puerto Villamil

Puerto Villamil is the village of Isla Isabela, the largest island of the Galápagos, on the southeast of the island. It has sandy streets, a long beach facing the sea and lagoons with flamingos behind the houses. From here you can go to the tortoise breeding center, to the Muro de las Lágrimas, to the Concha de Perla and to the Tintoreras, and excursions depart to the Sierra Negra volcano and to Los Túneles.

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