kjGALÁPAGOS

Preços:

Média Passeio: U$ 80,00

Média hospedagem: u$ 25,00

Taxa de entrada na Ilha: U$ 50,00

Transti Control: U$ 20,00

GALAPAGOS FREE
Budget and Free Activities

Santa Cruz Island

 Charles Darwin Station: Located a short hike from Puerto Ayora, it has
a turtle breeding area and interesting information about the conservation of
the unique biosphere of Galapagos. Free.
 Tortuga Bay: You can enjoy a 2.5 kilometers long trail from Puerto Ayora
to reach this beautiful beach. There are two beaches in Tortuga Bay. One is
Playa Brava, which is beautiful to see but not good for swimming due to
strong current; and the other is Playa Mansa, which is calm and perfect for
snorkeling with small white tip sharks, as well as spotting a few marine
turtles, pelicans, marine iguanas, and Blue Heron. It is open from 6:00 am
to 6:30 pm. Free.
 German Beach: A very small mangrove beach good for snorkeling or
just lying in the sand. Take a water taxi ($0.80) from Puerto Ayora to cross
the docks (just a 2 minutes ride). It will leave you at the trail entrance that
leads to the beach and Las Grietas.
 Las Grietas: A very cool natural swimming pool in a canyon. People
used to jump from the top of the walls into the deep water, but it is no longer
allowed. BUT, if you swim far from the guards you might “get away with it.”
Or if you show up around 9:00 am, before the guards arrive, you might be
able to jump from near the entrance (where people used to do it). Of
course, do it with caution. Free.
 Lava Tunnels: There are several lava tunnels that you can visit. The
longest (up to 3 kilometers) are located on private property off farms near
Bellavista or Santa Rosa. It cost $5 to visit. There is a small one about 2.5
kilometers out of Puerto Ayora on the road to Baltra, which can be visited
for free.
 Los Gemelos: These are two sunken volcanic craters located in a cloud
forest. Should you not want to stop there, you can still see them briefly from
the car/bus window on the way to/from the airport as they are close to the
road. Free.
 El Chato Tortoise Reserve: Trilha Tartaruga Gigante!!! There’s a $3
entrance fee.
 Garrapatero Beach: A 35-minute drive from Puerto Ayora, then a 20-
minute trail leads to this beach consisting of black lava, white sand, and a
turquoise sea. Very good for swimming and snorkeling. There you can see
blue-footed boobies, pelicans, crabs, and marine iguanas; as well as
Bahama ducks and pink flamingos in the small lagoon and mangroves
behind the beach. Camping is possible with a pre-arranged permit from the
National Park office in Puerto Ayora.

From Puerto Ayora, you can hire a taxi for $30 to $45 to take you to El Chato,
Los Gemelos, and the Lava Tunnels. Same applies to Garrapatero Beach, but
there you must arrange price and return pickup time.

Isabela Island

 Concha de Perla: This is a natural pool good for snorkeling with manta
rays, sea turtles, and playing with sea lions. You can even see penguins!
 Las Tintoreras: Las Tintoreras is a lagoon where white tip sharks come
to rest. They can be seen from the trail, but it’s not allowed to go snorkeling
in the lagoon. The snorkeling at the beach behind is excellent, however,
and eagle rays and sea turtles can be seen here. It has also been declared
part of national park, so you need a guided tour to get there.
 Volcan Sierra Negra and Volcan Chico: Sierra Negra is one of five
volcanoes on the island. It has the second largest crater in the world and,
when the weather is clear, the views at the crater rim are impressive. Tours
can be arranged in Puerto Villamil for $75+ or if you want to camp or go
without a guide ask for permission at the park office in Puerto Villamil first.
 Los Tuneles: These are canals in the lava rocks with bridges and caves.
Several big turtles, rays, and fish can be seen swimming in the canals and
pools filled with sea-water. Tours usually cost $70+ and include snorkeling
at a similar nearby site where seahorses and sharks can be seen.
 Laguna Salinas: A pristine spot where you can view wildlife, including
flamingos.
 Wall of Tears: A historical site created by prisoners who were forced to
build this wall from 1945-1959. Thousands died during its construction, and
their ghosts supposedly haunt the site.
 National Park Tortoise Reserve: Here, you’ll be able to see a species
of tortoise that isn’t found anywhere else in the world.
San Cristobal Island

 Interpretation Center: An informational museum on the history and

ecology of the Galapagos.
 Las Tijeretas: Located close to the Interpretation Center, it has an
excellent lookout point at the top of the mountain and a cove below with
great snorkeling spots to see turtles, sea lions, and various birds.
 Jacinto Gordillo Breeding Center of Giant Tortoises: A similar center
to the Charles Darwin Center located in Santa Cruz.
 Playa Mann: One of the most popular beaches due to its central location
and calm waters. There are many playful sea lions here.
 La Loberia: Located about a 30-minute walk from town, this beach has
one of the largest colonies of sea lions in the Galapagos.
 El Junco: A freshwater lake inside an active volcano. You can hike
around the rim of the volcano and explore some of the forest trails. A guide
is required to visit it.
 Puerto Chino: A white sand beach with calm, clear waters and a lot of
wildlife surrounded by unique rock formations. From the top of the big,
black volcanic rock formation you’ll get aerial views of the clear water and
marine life.
Floreana Island

There are barely 125 inhabitants in Floreana, so the highlight there is to feel
surrounded by nature. As in the other islands, there are great hikes, excellent
wildlife spotting, and unique flora. But, also, Floreana counts with a rich history.
Post Office Bay is a great example.

The post office barrel you see there today has been in use since 1793; originally
by whalers, now by tourists. Tourists leave a handful of postcards and in turn,
they collect postcards left by others to be delivered in person (not mailed!).
Travelers often pick postcards from people living in their city or cities they will
visit during their trip.

TripAdvisor has a more extensive list of things you can do on all islands; both
free and paid.

EXEMPLO ROTEIRO

Durante os 16 dias que passei no arquipélago dos Galápagos visitei a Ilha de Santa Cruz (Puerto
Ayora, Tunéis de Lava, Rancho de tartarugas Primicias Farm, Centro científico Charles Darwin,
Baia das Tartarugas, Praia das Tartarugas, Lago las Ninfas, Las Salinas, Las Grietas (grutas), Playa
de los Alemanes (Praia dos Alemães), Baia Pelicano) Ilha de Bartolomé, Ilha Genovesa (Darwin
Bay), Ilha Plaza Norte, Ilha de Santa Fé, Ilha Isabela (Puerto Villamil, La Poza del Amor, El Muro
de las Lágrimas, Arnaldo Tupiza, Centro de reprodução de tartarugas gigantes, Poza Baltazar,
Poza de los Flamingos, Poza Puerta del Jelí, Concha Perla), Ilha San Cristóbal (Puerto Baquerizo
Moreno, Praia Lobería, Las Tijeretas, Playa Cabo de Horno).

O que levar na mala para o Equador?

A mala para uma viagem ao Equador precisa ter:

 Calças, bermudas e blusas leves

 Um casaco corta vendo, principalmente se você vai para os Andes

 Um tênis ou bota de tekking para as caminhadas. Me arrependi por não ter

levado a minha :/

 No geral, você vai precisar de roupas mais informais e confortáveis, ideais para
a prática de atividades ao ar livre

Na necessaire não esqueça:

 Protetor solar
 Hidratantes para o corpo e para o rosto

 Repelente

 Lenços umedecidos e água termal