El Garrapatero Beach Tours

Photo by Luis Felipe
Photo by Luis Felipe

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Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. The oldest on record lived to be 152. There are now only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galápagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. Hunted as food by pirates, whalers, and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, more than 100,000 tortoises are estimated to have been killed off.

Charles Darwin Research Station

4.5/5(131 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Charles Darwin Research Station
Listen to the silence. #Patterns

Las Ninfas Lagoon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Las Ninfas Lagoon during your travels in Puerto Ayora. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Las Ninfas Lagoon
You have to walk about 2.5km to get to Tortuga Beach, but it is completely worth it. Very few people on the beach, but lots of iguanas everywhere. :) Strong currents, please follow the flags on the beach.

Tortuga Bay Beach

5/5(89 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Tortuga Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Bella Vista. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Tortuga Bay Beach

Fishing Piers

You can enjoy retail therapy at Fishing Piers during your trip to Puerto Ayora. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Fishing Piers

Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Puerto Ayora with a trip to Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal

Malecon

4.5/5(68 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Puerto Ayora with a visit to Malecon. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Malecon

Best Lodging Options Near El Garrapatero Beach

Hotel Fiesta

Hotel Fiesta

3.5 out of 5
Calle Moises Brito y Juan Montalvo, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
Hotel Fiesta
Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

4 out of 5
Ave. Charles Darwin S/n Y Piquero, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge
Galapagos Dreams

Galapagos Dreams

3 out of 5
Av. Cucuve y Floreana, Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
Galapagos Dreams
Angermeyer Waterfront Inn

Angermeyer Waterfront Inn

3.5 out of 5
Punta Estrada, Isla Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora, Galapagos
Angermeyer Waterfront Inn
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