10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Puerto Ayora That You Shouldn't Miss

June 4, 2021 Carley Gatson

Puerto Ayora is a town in central Galápagos, Ecuador. Located on the southern shore of Santa Cruz Island, it is the seat of Santa Cruz Canton. The town is named in honor of Isidro Ayora, an Ecuadorian president. The town is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Santa Cruz.
Restaurants in Puerto Ayora

1. Galapagos Alternative

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5.0 based on 350 reviews

Galapagos Alternative

At Galapagos Alternative we specialize in personalized land-based tour packages. We offer unique experiences of the islands the way we see them: as locals. Choose the sights and activities most interesting to you, stay at local places, eat at local restaurants, and of course, get up-close experiences with the amazing animals that make the Galapagos Islands so special. We can help you find the best options to fit your timeframe, budget and preferences. We can help with all aspects of your trip, from booking unique accommodations to daily activities and transport between the islands. We are Jill and Javier Moreno, and we'd like to welcome you to our home. We look forward to treating you like family, showing you our favorite places, and ensuring that you have the experience of a lifetime in the amazing and beautiful Galapagos!

2. Guiding Galapagos Expeditions

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Guiding Galapagos Expeditions

We are a local agency in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz and offer customized island hopping tours and cruises to the Galapagos Islands. A different and authentic way to discover the famous archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. All itineraries are designed by a naturalist guide who was born on the islands and has been living and working here ever since.

3. Apnea Galapagos

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Apnea Galapagos

We will guide you in a unique and memorable freediving learning experience. In our Shop we will share experiences with beginners, advanced and professional freedivers, and above all friends. we welcome you to enjoy our facilities in a relaxed, fun and comfortable environment. the locations are unique and we expect to dive with hammerheads , Galapagos sharks , plenty of tropical fish , manta rays , golden rays and the amazing Eagle rays.

4. Shark Bay Dive Center

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Shark Bay Dive Center

Highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities... ...Diving environment: drift diving, advanced divers, off the beaten track... This legendary Ecuador diving destination is often considered by experienced divers to represent something of a pinnacle in their scuba careers. In that sense, many agree that

5. Smart Galapagos

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Smart Galapagos

A Smart experience unlike any other. Carefully crafted island-hopping itineraries to explore the magic of Galapagos as a local. BEST PRICE GUARANTEE We are a local DMC specialized on the Galapagos Islands and Cuyabeno. Working only with the best local suppliers, the income from tourism goes directly to locals and not big international companies. You enjoy this paradise and we plant some trees!

6. Academy Bay Diving

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Academy Bay Diving

Join us exploring the extraordinary that is diving in the Galapagos Marine reserve. We can help you book a diving adventure you will never forget, with daily dive tours, packages for extreme divers, or packages that include land tours so you can experience all that Galapagos has to offer underwater and on land.

7. Galapagos For You

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Galapagos For You

Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, we've got great ideas and deals for you. Hop on board one of our tour options and travel in luxury through the Enchanted Islands, take one of our Land-Based Galapagos Tours and experience first-hand the wonderful scenery, and renowned flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands while staying comfortably at our choice selection of hotels.Choose what you'd like to do from diving to fishing, or just plan your own touristic package with the activities you prefer, our highly experienced and extremely knowledgeable staff will arrange the perfect package that will leave you breathless every minute of the way.

8. Las Grietas

Trail From West of Finch Bay Eco Hotel, Puerto Ayora 200350 Ecuador
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Las Grietas

Reviewed By F336MVjohnd

From Puerto Ayora, take an 80-cent water taxi to Finch Bay, and then a walk past the German beach to get to this strikingly beautiful volcanic fissure that has connected out to the ocean... so it's also a great place for a swim. The water is cold... so you won't regret a wet suit. And do wear the snorkel mask as the view underwater is remarkable, and there are some interesting fish to see as well. The thing to be careful of here is that there are several pools separated by some very sharp and VERY slippery rocks. You CAN cross over them, but my wife and I each got several scrapes and bruises in the process. Also, there is no "life guard on duty". There is a guide who you sign in with at the top of the fissure... but if you need help it will be 10-15 minutes away, so do be careful if you venture past the first pool.

9. Eagleray Tours

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Eagleray Tours

Explore The Galapagos Marine Reserve with Eagleray Tours and experience curious sea lion up close, beautiful sea turtles or majestic hammerhead sharks. We offer PADI courses from Open Water to Divemaster in a safe environment, including the one-day Discover Scuba Diving if time is limited. If you're already a certified dive come join our daily dive trips covering all the dive sites in the area. We separate divers based on experience level to ensure that all guests get the best possible experience diving in the Galapagos, our groups are 5 divers per 1 diving instructor as a main guide. We are affiliated with the hyperbaric chamber, in wich we cover 75% of the use. We hope to see you soon!

10. Galapagos Travellers Dive Center

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Galapagos Travellers Dive Center

Travel Agency and Dive Center located in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands, offer the best adventures in diving, snorkelling, land visit and Live on Board Cruises.Best deals for all our visitors .

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