Category Archives: Santa Cruz

Daytrip to North Seymour Island, Galapagos

Posted on December 17, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Dinner at the Kiosks in Puerto Ayaro, Santa Cruz, Galapagos

Posted on December 16, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Playa el Garrapatero, Santa Cruz, Galapagos

Posted on December 15, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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El Chato Tortoise Reserve, Santa Cruz, Galapagos

Posted on December 14, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Los Gemelos, Santa Cruz, Galapagos

Posted on December 13, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Wildlife viewing on the docks at night in Santa Cruz, Galapagos

Posted on December 12, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Ceramic Garden on Santa Cruz, Galapagos

Posted on December 11, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Charles Darwin Research Station, Santa Cruz, Galapagos

Posted on December 10, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Hiking Cerro Crocker, Santa Cruz, Galapagos

Posted on December 9, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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Laguna de las Ninfas, Santa Cruz, Galapagos

Posted on December 8, 2017 by julieovaltrades

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 … Continue reading →

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