Food scene
Almar has a nice outside deck. Perfect to sit there for a nice lunch (personally I like the fish ceviche or burgers). Enjoy the ocean and say hello to the resident iguanas and sea lions.
Almar
Avenue Charles DarwinAlmar has a nice outside deck. Perfect to sit there for a nice lunch (personally I like the fish ceviche or burgers). Enjoy the ocean and say hello to the resident iguanas and sea lions.
Bahía Mar
Avenue Charles DarwinNice place for lunch, sunset drinks or dinner. Excellent view of the ocean.
1835 Coffee Lab
SeymourGreat coffee shop nearby. Good place for a quick breakfast bite or afternoon coffee.
Midori Sushi Pub
Great sushi and drinks ;). Open for dinner only. Our personal favorite.
Galapagos Deli
227 y Thomas de BerlangaGreat for pizza, salads, sandwiches and ice cream.
Great Pizza, just across the street from us. Eat there or bring it home and enjoy it while sitting on the terrace.
Dimati
Calle No. 63Great Pizza, just across the street from us. Eat there or bring it home and enjoy it while sitting on the terrace.
ISLANDER COFFEE ROASTERS
FragataSightseeing
Pack your lunch, bathing suite, lots of water and sunscreen. Spend the day at Tortuga Bay beach. It takes abut 40 minutes to walk there. The walk it self is very nice. The beach is amazing.
If available, and if you are up for it, rent kayaks at the end of Playa Mansa.
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Tortuga Bay
Pack your lunch, bathing suite, lots of water and sunscreen. Spend the day at Tortuga Bay beach. It takes abut 40 minutes to walk there. The walk it self is very nice. The beach is amazing.
If available, and if you are up for it, rent kayaks at the end of Playa Mansa.
Closest beach. Great 10 minute walk from the apartment. Guests who enjoy teleworking from our flat, love to go early in the morning and start their day with a dip in the ocean and some snorkeling.
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Playa de La Estacion
Closest beach. Great 10 minute walk from the apartment. Guests who enjoy teleworking from our flat, love to go early in the morning and start their day with a dip in the ocean and some snorkeling.
Charles Darwin Research Station
854 Ave Charles DarwinGalapagos national park site.
45 minute navigation from Santa Cruz. Lovely wildlife and snorkeling.
North Seymour Island
Galapagos national park site.
45 minute navigation from Santa Cruz. Lovely wildlife and snorkeling.
Favorite Shops
If you forgot your snorkel gear, a light weight jacket, a nice water bottle, or you just want to take a nice cotton shirt back for someone at home, visit this local favorite shop.
Tatoo Adventure Gear
s/n y SeymourIf you forgot your snorkel gear, a light weight jacket, a nice water bottle, or you just want to take a nice cotton shirt back for someone at home, visit this local favorite shop.
Proinsular Market
Avenue Charles DarwinGrocery shop across from main dock.
If you are here for a longer stay and want to get produce and fruits, you may need to go to the main market to find more variety.
City Market
Avenida BaltraIf you are here for a longer stay and want to get produce and fruits, you may need to go to the main market to find more variety.
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Bring comfortable shoes and light jacket
Galapagos is about walking and exploring. Bring good, comfortable walking shoes. If you need improved stability bring walking sticks.
A good windbreaker or light fleece can also come in handy when exploring the Galapagos on a day boat.
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Make sure to visit at least 2 uninhabited islands
Remember Galapagos is an archipelago. To make the most of it, you should visit at least 2 uninhabited islands during your visit. Our personal favorites are Bartolome, Seymour and Santa Fe.
Several operators offer full day explorations to uninhabited islands (google day tours). Usually a private boat, takes the group (max 16) to an island, followed by snorkeling and lunch on board the yacht. You can book directly with the operator. We recommend: www.seafinch.com
If you plan to go to one of the other inhabited islands (i.e. Isabella) stay for at least one night.