Galapagos Is. Travel Facts

The Basics

City Name: Galapagos Is

Where is it located?: The famous Galapagos Islands are off the coast of Ecuador.

Why do people go there?: Made famous by Charles Darwin, the Galapagos islands are home to a myriad of amazing species found nowhere else in the world.

How do travelers get there?: The Galapagos islands are normally reached plane. Travelers generally fly into Isla Baltra. Occasionally some intrepid souls take cargo ships which can take up to one week to arrive.

Currency: US Dollar

Population: 19,000

Languages: Spanish

Travel Information

Attractions: Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Isabela, Isla San Salvador

Accommodations: Ecuador Hostels

Tourist Office: Galapagos Island Tourist Information

Off-the-beaten-path: Isla Genovesa

Health Issues: If you’re just visiting the Galapagos and not mainland Ecuador, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about it with health issues.

Tips for Visiting

When to go: Most travelers visit between December and February and July through August. You can visit most of the year, usually from December through April is a very nice time.

Common Phrases: Chao = Goodbye. Chevere = Cool. Cuanto cuesta? = How much?. Donde esta? = Where is?. Como se llama? = What is your name?. Me llamo = My name is Chuta! = Shoot!

How to get around?: Getting around the Galapagos islands involves boats, buses on the bigger island and, more many people, prearranged tours.

Good to know: The Galapagos Islands are very expensive to visit, expect to pay around $1000 for a typical trip. You can visit some of the bigger islands independently, but it’s still very expensive.

Cheapest airport to fly into: The only way to get into the Galapagos Is. is through the Guayaquil Airport or Quito Airport in the main land.

Need more information?: Check out the Galapagos Is. travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.


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<h2>The Basics</h2>

<strong>City Name: </strong>    Galapagos Is
<strong>Where is it located?: </strong>   The famous Galapagos Islands are off the coast of Ecuador.
<strong>Why do people go there?: </strong>    Made famous by Charles Darwin, the Galapagos islands are home to a myriad of amazing species found nowhere else in the world.
<strong>How do travelers get there?: </strong>    The Galapagos islands are normally reached plane. Travelers generally fly into Isla Baltra. Occasionally some intrepid souls take cargo ships which can take up to one week to arrive.
<strong>Currency: </strong>   US Dollar
<strong>Population: </strong>    19,000
<strong>Languages: </strong>   Spanish

<h2>Travel Information</h2>

<strong>Attractions: </strong>    Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Isabela, Isla San Salvador
<strong>Accommodations: </strong>   Ecuador Hostels
<strong>Tourist Office: </strong>    Galapagos Island Tourist Information
<strong>Off-the-beaten-path: </strong>    Isla Genovesa
<strong>Health Issues: </strong>    If you’re just visiting the Galapagos and not mainland Ecuador, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about it with health issues.

<h2>Tips for Visiting</h2>

<strong>When to go: </strong>    Most travelers visit between December and February and July through August. You can visit most of the year, usually from December through April is a very nice time.
<strong>Common Phrases: </strong>    Chao = Goodbye. Chevere = Cool. Cuanto cuesta? = How much?. Donde esta? = Where is?. Como se llama? = What is your name?. Me llamo  = My name is Chuta! = Shoot!
<strong>How to get around?: </strong>   Getting around the Galapagos islands involves boats, buses on the bigger island and, more many people, prearranged tours.
<strong>Good to know: </strong>    The Galapagos Islands are very expensive to visit, expect to pay around $1000 for a typical trip. You can visit some of the bigger islands independently, but it’s still very expensive.
<strong>Cheapest airport to fly into: </strong>    The only way to get into the Galapagos Is. is through the Guayaquil Airport or Quito Airport in the main land.
<strong>Need more information?: </strong>    Check out the Galapagos Is. travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there. </div>



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