I was skeptical about taking the 360 Tour, a day trip which takes its passengers entirely around San Cristobal in a speedboat. Would it be trying to cram too many things in? Are they just trying to make more money from tourists? There are a lot of variations at stake, […]
Galapagos Islands
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When visiting San Cristobal in the Galapagos, the Highlands are a very different environment than the main town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. You may experience cold and mist at this elevation of up to 2,400’, so bringing a rain jacket or extra layer. There are three typical destinations on a […]
When visiting San Cristobal in the Galapagos, the Highlands are a very different environment than the main town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. You may experience cold and mist at this elevation of up to 2,400’, so bringing a rain jacket or extra layer. There are three typical destinations on a […]
When visiting San Cristobal in the Galapagos, the Highlands are a very different environment than the main town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. You may experience cold and mist at this elevation of up to 2,400’, so bringing a rain jacket or extra layer. There are three typical destinations on a […]
The Galapagos is not a culinary destination, and when you divert from Santa Cruz – your options for dining dwindle. While on San Cristobal we discovered one restaurant that was superb, and we stuck with it for our nightly fish. Bambu is located a block back from the main drag […]
Walking around the city of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in San Cristobal you’ll most certainly encounter the sights and smells of sea lions. These creatures took over the beaches closest to the main drag, so much so you really wouldn’t want to intrude. Babies suckling and finding some independence. Sometimes learning […]
To kayak on San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos you are required to go with a tour guide. Across from Playa Mann down the sunshiny cobbled street is a bright blue storefront where you can sign up, same day. Our group was small, just four people and a guide. Kayaking […]
Hidden away from the main town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in San Cristobal, La Loberia is a lesser known beach and hike. You can walk from the main drag (easily following the route on Maps.Me), it takes about 20 minutes and a large portion of the hike is along the […]
For a do it yourself adventure on San Cristobal Island, hikers will enjoy making a day delving into the area surrounding Frigate Bird Hill, also known as Cerro Tijeretas. History lovers will enjoy starting at the interpretation center, the most informative spot I found on the archipelago especially in regards […]
If you have half a day on Isabela Island, there’s no better way to spend it than hoping on a boat from the docks and heading to Tintoreras Islet. For our guided trips we went with Pahoehoe Galapagos – easily found on the main strip, and extremely reliable. The ride […]
The Galapagos archipelago was formed by volcanic activity, many of the islands are covered in lava field, some volcanoes are still active today. Volcan Sierra Negra most recently erupted in 2005, you can hike to this new lava field today. It is a popular daytrip to take from Isabela Island. […]
Though Isabela was my favorite island to visit in the Galapagos, it was my least favorite island to dine on. The exception to the rule: Maestro de Casa Restaurant – the only restaurant that pulled through for a thoroughly lovely dinner. On the edge of the main street closer to […]
One of the best things about Isabela Island is how little there is to do. It forces you to slow down and deeply relax. After the hikes and day trips were done, dinner devoured, all you can do is watch the show at sundown. Blissfully awful wifi, I actually went […]
Walking to Concha de Perla is a free and fun solo activity in the Galapagos, a phenomenal place to take a dip on Isabela Island. If you enter the island by speedboat, take care to notice the trailhead as you’re heading to your hotel. It’s a ten minute walk from […]
My favorite afternoon walk in Isabela starts at the end of town before the Wall of Tears, look for the trailhead right beside the Iguana Crossing Boutique Hotel. The extensive boardwalk over the wetlands has plenty of iguanas on the banister, but bird is the word. We saw plenty of […]