3-Day Puerto Ayora itinerary guide

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Puerto Ayora — Puerto Ayora isla Santa Cruz Galapagos Ecuador

Top stops to prioritize

Galapagos Up las Grietas
Lo & Lo
Tortuga Bay Beach
Nazca Esencia Restaurant
El Muelle de Darwin
Lemon & Coffee
Las Grietas
Proinsular Market

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Charles Darwin Research Station, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

Galapagos Up las Grietas
Las Grietas
Proinsular Market
Saint Francis Park
Galapagos Deli
1835 Restaurant & Coffee

Day 2: South side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the south side side of town.

Tortuga Bay Beach
Tortuga Bay
Charles Darwin Research Station
Santa Cruz Brewery
Fishing piers
Gus Angermeyer Pier and Ferry Terminal

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Shark Bay Dive Center.

El Muelle de Darwin
Almar
Shark Bay Dive Center
Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel

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