Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
approximately $100 one-way. In Puerto Ayora, the Emetebe office is
located on Av. Charles Darwin, above the post office, across from the
port,
5-526-177. Inquire in Puerto Ayora about inter-island boat
travel. Although it is more difficult to organize tours from San
Cristóbal, it's a nice option if you have extra time.
Visitor Information
T
here are basically two ways to see the Galápagos.
The first and more popular option is on a cruise
package tour, where you travel between islands - ide-
ally at night - and sleep on the vessel, while visiting the
islands during the day. The other, less expensive option
includes day excursions from Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz and, to a
lesser extent, Puerto BaquerizoMoreno on SanCristóbal Island. This
option is more limited because of travel time between the islands, but
may be better for budget travelers. See Tours Operators & Travel
Agents , page 401, for more details.
Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora on SantaCruz Island is themain hub for tourist activity
in the Galápagos. It is a full-service town, complete with stores, res-
taurants, post office, communications services, and options for ac-
commodations. The Ministry of Tourism , at Av. Charles Darwin,
has island maps, with more information available next door at
Capturgal, the Camera Provincial de Turísmo de Galápagos office.
The Charles Darwin Research Station is also located here. The town
is pleasant and small, with most everything you could require along
its main street, including banks and Internet cafés. Banco del
Pacífico is along Av. Charles Darwin near Pelican Bay and the post
office is across from the docks. The TAME airline office is located at
Av. Charles Darwin near 12 de Febrero,
5-
526-177, is also on Av. Charles Darwin, upstairs in the post office
building. The hospital is at Av. Padre J Herrera and Darwin.
5-526-165. Emetebe ,
 
Search WWH ::




Custom Search