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Cruz for boat service to Floreana and make arrangements ahead of
time. $$-$$$
Camping
Camping is not readily available on most islands within
the Galápagos. Inquire at the National Park office in
Puerto Ayora (
5-526-189) about permits for camping on
a few of the larger islands. Or check with the Tourism
Minstry an Quito, Eloy Alfaro 1214 and Carlos Tobar,
2-2500-719/
/fax 2-2507-564, www.vivecuador.com. The
Provincial
Tourism Office
, Cámara Provincial de Turismo de Pichincha
(CAPTUR), may be even more helpful, at Cordero and Reina Victoria
in Quito near the Parque Gabriel Mistral,
2507-555,
2-2551-556. One popular
option is hiking and camping on 3,688-foot
Volcán Alcedo
on
Isabela Island
. There are other overnight hiking and camping op-
tions available on the island as well. See Isabela Island, page 409, for
details.
On
SantaCruz Island
permitsmay be acquired to camp at
Tortuga
Bay
, an hour walk from Puerto Ayora. Also, inquire with the
Red
Mangrove Inn
about camping on their ranch in the highlands. The
$60 rate includes two days, one night, meals and transportation.
Where to Eat
Santa Cruz Island
The food choices in
Puerto Ayora
are not bad, with the
best available in the hotels. There are several other op-
tions in town, particularly along the main waterfront
street, but these change hands and names frequently, as
you might expect in a town dependent upon seasonal shifts of the
tourism industry. It will be easy to find one with the right ambiance
and flavor just by walking around.
For pizza and Italian food, try
4 Linternas
, just off of Av. Charles
Darwin and 12 de Febrero. For everything from Ecuadorian and sea-
food cuisine to a hamburger and fries, there are several good choice
along the waterfront street. From the southern end near the dock, try
Salvavidas
for set meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner - and atmo-
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