Ursula’s guidebook
Food scene
Almar
Avenue Charles DarwinWaterfront, great food, amazing ceviche!
Isla Grill
Charles BinfordWaterfront, Grilled lobster or tuna... yummy!
Midori
854 Avenue Charles DarwinAsian fusion cousine. Nice outdoor seating atmosphere.
Lo & Lo
Typical food from the coast of Ecuador.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Tortuga Bay Beach
Beautiful white sand beach located 2.5 km from Puerto Ayora
Don't miss
El Chato Giant Tortoises Reserve
Located in the Highlands, 30 min taxi ride from Puerto Ayora. You'll find domed shaped Giant Tortoises walking free in the area, there is also a lava tunnel to explore.
Don't miss
North Seymour & Las Bachas
Day Tour from Puerto Ayora. Highlights: male Frigatebirds with their red gular sac inflated, blue footed boobies, land iguanas, sea lions, endemic sea gulls, flamingos, white sand beach, swimming & snorkeling. Don't forget water, sun protection, good shoes, bathing suit, binoculars.
Don't miss
Bartolome Island
Day Tour from Puerto Ayora. Highlights: Golden beach, beautiful snorkeling around pinnacle rock. Surreal, lunar like landscape and a wonderful view from the summit.
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Gordon Rocks and Mosquera
Diving day tour from Puerto Ayora. Highlights: hammerhead sharks, turtles, reef sharks, sea lions, rays, garden eels, reef fish... Gordon is an advanced dive due to unpredictable currents.