Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island)
Active since the 1960s, this working scientific campus in Puerto Ayora serves as the nerve center for Galápagos conservation. Unlike a static museum, the station allows visitors to walk among active research facilities,… see more
Gardner Bay
Located on the eastern coast of Isla Española, Gardner Bay is a pristine, undeveloped stretch of powdery white sand and shallow turquoise water where wildlife completely dominates the landscape. There are no facilities h… see more
Tortuga Bay Beach
Tortuga Bay is one of the Galapagos’ most rewarding day trips, reached via a paved 45-minute walking path from the edge of Puerto Ayora. The journey ends at a stunning expanse of fine white coral sand split into two dist… see more
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