About Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island
Highlights
• Charming Atmosphere
• Central Hub for Galapagos.
• Superb coffee shops, restaurants, and boutique stores
• Safe and Welcoming
• lush tree-lined avenues
• turtles, sharks, pelicans, and diving boobies,
• Authentic Fisherman Dock
Puerto Ayora is a charming town, offering a delightful atmosphere to spend time in. Serving as a central hub, it's the perfect base for exploring the land-based tours available in the Galapagos. With numerous coffee shops, restaurants, and boutique stores boasting high-quality and diverse products, the town exudes a vibrant, local vibe rather than a touristy feel. It's bustling with contented locals, who are often in the majority, creating a safe and welcoming environment. Adorned with lush tree-lined avenues, the town is beautifully decorated throughout. The dock presents a fantastic opportunity to observe wildlife, including turtles, sharks, pelicans, and diving boobies, offering a glimpse of the rich marine life right from Puerto Ayora itself. Additionally, the Fisherman Dock provides an authentic experience as you watch fishermen bring in their catch, accompanied by hungry sea lions, pelicans, and frigates.
Places to visit whilst based in Puerto Ayora:
o Santa Cruz Highlands Tour
o Charles Darwin Research Station
o Tortuga Bay
o Highland Peak Hike
o Garrapatero Beach
o Divine Bay Kayak Adventure
o Bartolome Day Cruise
o North Seymour Day Cruise
o South Plaza Day Cruise
o Las Grietas
Button mangroves lining the avenues
Mosaic arch on Darwin Avenue
Golden Rays viewed from the pier
The pier at the center of Puerto Ayora