Top Things to do in Galapagos Islands
Things to do in Galapagos Islands, Galapagos Islands: The Best Bodies of Water
Abundant wildlife above and below the waves draws eco-tourists to Ecuador's Galapagos. Get up close on a stroll or in a Zodiac boat. Snorkel and dive with denizens of the deep, from sea lions to sea turtles at Santiago's Cousin's Rock. Hike by finches, flamingos and iguanas along the Darwin Trail. Admire Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela. As visitor numbers are limited within the islands' National Park, book your boat tour through a tour operator. Visit January through April for the best snorkeling.
Restaurants in Galapagos Islands
1. Darwin Bay
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5.0 based on 62 reviews
Teeming with wildlife, this scenic bay is named for Charles Darwin, the famous scientist and naturalist who created the Origin of Species theory.
Reviewed By SFO45
We made a wet landing from our panga off the Santa Cruz II at Darwin Bay, and immediately saw a shark in the shallow water. We took a short hike in the area of the landing (populated by sea lions on the beach), and immediately saw frigate birds with their red chests puffed out, and boobies and chicks. Some people in our group went snorkeling off the beach, but conditions were rough. Earlier, our kids went kayaking around Darwin Bay, and with the rough water everyone got drenched. This trip was in June, which has rough water.
2. Canal del Amor
3. Elizabeth Bay
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By HarryR140 - Ramat Hasharon, Israel
A lovely zodiac ride through the quiet back channels in this bay. View turtles and rays in the water, and birds on the shore. A lovely, soothing navigation.
4. Gardner Bay
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
The beach at Gardner Bay offers one of the best beaches to experience “relaxing beach time” in Galapagos. Visitors can swim or snorkel along the rocks in the shallow water near the beach. Green Sea Turtles may be found gliding through the water or hauling themselves onto the beach for a rest or for nesting (between January and March).
Reviewed By 1234texas - Dripping Springs, United States
This meets all the qualifications of a great beach: crystal clear water, nice surf, isolated location--no crowds, Sea Lions for show, clean sand--no debris or trash, warm water, great scenery, and quiet. The sand is like powder and it is so white! This is a good stop and it will raise your bar for what a great beach is!
5. Laguna de los Diablos
6. 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.
7. Laguna Salinas
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4.0 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By cymopterus - Salt Lake City, United States
The boardwalk starts next to the Iguana Crossing Hotel and continues 1.5 km to the tortoise breeding complex, also well worth a visit. As you enter the boardwalk, you are greeted by many marine iguanas. There are so many at times it is difficult to avoid them. The boardwalk then continues across several lagoons containing flamingos and other interesting water fowl. A wonderful way to spend a morning and its free!
8. Canal de Itabaca
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3.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By Cavydad - Camarillo, United States
Perhaps a bridge is needed! Or perhaps that would change the character of the Galápagos? Just the same, having the luggage chucked atop the ferry is a welcome to the islands. That adds to the mystique, mystery and remoteness of the Galápagos.
