Location: Puerto Ayora
Top Things to do in Puerto Ayora
The 10 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands
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
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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5.0 based on 423 reviews
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. Famai Thai Massage
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
What is today called "Thai massage" or "Thai yoga massage" is an ancient healing system combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures.Famai Thai Massage is the only place in the Galapagos island where you can enjoy a wide range of different Thai massages.
Reviewed By divanomad
Having lived in Asia for many years it was a very pleasant surprise, to find a real Thai massage in the Galapagos Islands. Khun Famai is a graduate of Wat Po the leading school of massage therapy in Bangkok. She is very professional, kind and caring. I can highly recommend a visit to see her. The shop is a little difficult to find it is located at the end of Charles Darwin Avenue near the corner of Marchena Street. Just ask.
4. Academy Bay Diving
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4.5 based on 341 reviews
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.
5. Las Grietas
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4.5 based on 2,453 reviews
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.
6. El Garrapatero
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4.5 based on 691 reviews
Reviewed By cesarmantillaand2018 - Quito, Ecuador
Accesible through paved road and pathway (rode a bike from Puerto Ayora). Top notch kayak and snorkeling equipment rental . Kayaking was great, through calm bay, to three other nearby beaches. Saw lots of sea turtles, marine iguanas, small bullsharks and lots of birds.
7. Reserva El Chato
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4.5 based on 1,900 reviews
Reviewed By Tempusfugit2015 - Roslyn, United States
Great place to see the tortugas in the highlands There us also a lava tube option You get a pair if boots to walk around It was drizzling so bring a poncho and water There are clean facilities and a restaurant avail
8. Albatros
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
We are based in the beautiful Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. We are among the most elite dive operations in the Galapagos and have been hosting land and marine tours since 1999. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service with a genuine Galapagos experience, keeping safety and value in mind. Come experience the terrestrial and underwater world of the Galapagos Island
9. Charles Darwin Research Station
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4.0 based on 3,272 reviews
Headed by a team of more than two hundred scientists, educators, research volunteers and support staff, this world-wide foundation is dedicated to preserving the Galapagos ecosystems.
Reviewed By shannav227
Charles Darwin Research Station is the place to start your trip in the Galapagos. You get assigned a nature guide at the entrance, and they will walk you around and explain the history of Darwin and the animals of the Galapagos, with the main highlight being the Giant Galapagos Tortoise. You get the opportunity to see baby tortoises in the breeding center from each of the islands, as well as tortoises of all different ages. We enjoyed our time here.
10. Laguna las Ninfas
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4.0 based on 454 reviews
Reviewed By LesGML
We visited Las Ninfas as part of our city tour with our Hotel Torre Mar Galapagos Boutique Suites. We enjoyed it so much we went back by ourselves. It is a nice peaceful walk in town that I really enjoyed.
