On a land based excursion to the Galapagos, taking day trips is the best bet to see unique wildlife on uninhabited islands. Each island offers a variety of different places and activities to choose from. Day trips from Santa Cruz tend to be more expensive than the other islands, so […]
Santa Cruz
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Mostly we had breakfast at home, or above the grocery store (try bolon con queso – plantain ball with local cheese) by the docks. Lunch we scrounged on snacks we bought from the store and some fruit. Dinner is what we looked forward to all day saving our appetites. We longed […]
The Highlands of Santa Cruz are very different from Puerto Ayaro at sea level. Lush all year long and potentially rainy in the dry season, be prepared for anything! We caught a sunny day. There is a standard route to go on the highlands from Los Gemelos to El Chato […]
The Highlands of Santa Cruz are very different from Puerto Ayaro at sea level. Lush all year long and potentially rainy in the dry season, be prepared for anything! We caught a sunny day. There is a standard route to go on the highlands from Los Gemelos to El Chato […]
The Highlands of Santa Cruz are very different from Puerto Ayaro at sea level. Lush all year long and potentially rainy in the dry season, be prepared for anything! We caught a sunny day. There is a standard route to go on the highlands from Los Gemelos to El Chato […]
If you’re into nightlife, Santa Cruz isn’t going to be your cup of tea. If you’re into wildlife, it’s your sacred morning coffee. Every night after dinner our favorite activity was walking down to the main docks to see what action was going on. The town lights up the water […]
I wouldn’t call the Galapagos an artsy place. It is as most would assume, a more natural locale. However, Santa Cruz is not devoid of creativity. As I was walking down Charles Darwin Ave towards the Charles Darwin Research Station I noticed a giant mosaic arch of a colorful dragon […]
Charles Darwin Ave is the main street in Puerto Ayaro which begins at the docks and runs along the waterfront to end at the Charles Darwin Research Station. The road begins to get quiet on the far side, but as long as you pass this tribute to Charles you know […]
There was a language barrier with the host at our hostel, but it turned into something organically awesome when we asked for directions. The plan was to hike Cerro Crocker – one of the great things about this particular trek was the independence factor. On many hikes in the Galapagos […]
The name translates to Lagoon of Nymphs, before you even enter you know this place is going to be magical. Set back from the road there is a beautifully maintained garden that feeds you into the preserve. Laguna de las Ninfas is just a short walk around the lake, but […]
From the main docks in Puerto Ayora take a water taxi for less than a dollar to Las Grietas, also known as The Cracks. If you have any questions, ask the guards at the beginning of the docks they can guide you in the right direction. Once you cross the […]
So much more than a day at the beach, a trip to Tortuga Bay was one of the highlights during my stay on Santa Cruz. To get there requires hiking 1.5 miles (one way) on a well maintained path. At the top of the hill you are required to register […]