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Galapagos Islands Guides

Explore each Galapagos island with our detailed guides — Santa Cruz, Isabela, San Cristobal, Floreana, Bartolome, and more. Things to do, where to eat, snorkeling spots, and how to get around each island.
Blue-footed booby at Punta Pitt San Cristóbal Galapagos — one of three booby species nesting at this unique site

Punta Pitt San Cristóbal Galapagos: What to Expect on the Trail (2026)

There are three booby species in the Galapagos. Only one place lets you see all…

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san cristobal galapagos hotels

Best Hotels in San Cristobal Galapagos: Where to Stay by Budget

Discover the best San Cristobal Galapagos hotels, hostels, and vacation rentals for every budget. From…

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Galapagos lodges: eco stays with ocean and highland views

Galapagos Lodges 2026: An Honest Comparison of the Four Eco-Stays

Four eco-focused Galapagos lodges compared by island, style, and price — Scalesia from $120 a…

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Galapagos Islands Hotels

Best Hotels on Each Galapagos Island: Where to Book on Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela & Floreana

I’ve stayed in hotels across all four Galapagos islands and quality varies wildly. Here’s my…

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Best Hotels in Santa Cruz:

Best Hotels in Santa Cruz Galapagos: Where to Stay for Every Budget

I\’ve stayed in at least 30 different Puerto Ayora hotels over the years, and most…

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Where to stay in Galapagos islands hotels and cruises guide

Where to Stay Galapagos 2026: Hotels, Cruises and Eco-Lodges Compared

A complete look at where to stay Galapagos: the three inhabited islands compared by hotel…

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Best restaurants in Puerto Ayora - street food kioscos and dining in Santa Cruz Galapagos

Best Restaurants in Puerto Ayora: Where to Eat in Santa Cruz Galapagos

After years guiding groups through Santa Cruz, we’ve tested every restaurant in Puerto Ayora. These…

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Galapagos Coffee and Chocolate

Galapagos Coffee and Chocolate: Farm Visits and Tasting Experiences

Explore Galapagos coffee and chocolate through farm visits on Santa Cruz Island. Taste volcanic-soil Arabica…

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galapagos food

Galapagos Food: 12 Traditional Dishes You Have to Try on the Islands

Encebollado at dawn, canchalagua ceviche, lobster when the season opens — a comparison of galapagos…

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what-to-eat-in-the-galapagos-islands

Food in the Galapagos Islands: What to Eat and Where to Find

After years eating at every spot worth knowing in the islands, here is my honest…

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