After our busy itinerary in the Galápagos Islands last year, we headed to Salinas, Ecuador for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Our research suggested that this would be one of the best places to ring in the new year. However, we had also read extremely mixed reviews. People either love Read more…
Planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands? Chances are good you’ll be starting and/or ending your visit on Santa Cruz Island. So you’re probably wondering what there is to do on Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos. The answer is LOTS!! This is the closest island to the larger of the two Read more…
A little known attraction in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz is Laguna de las Ninfas. This is a peaceful area for a relaxing walk or picnic. What is the Laguna de las Ninfas? The lagoon is tidal and, as a place where the salt water meets the fresh water, Read more…
When you first arrive in Santa Cruz, Galapagos it’s worth the time to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station. Located just outside of town, it’s an easy walk and can easily be combined with another activity on the same day. What is at the Charles Darwin Research Station, Puerto Read more…
You cannot visit Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos without a visit to the fish market in Puerto Ayora. This was our first stop after checking into our hostel and within an hour of arriving in the Galapagos we had already checked off some major creatures people come Read more…
People may not visit the Galapagos Islands for their beaches but it would be a shame to leave without spending some time at a couple of them. These islands are home to some of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen. Our absolute favourite was Tortuga Bay, Galapagos – Read more…
Did you know that Isla Santa Cruz has numerous lava tunnels? Galapagos Islands are volcanic. They exist thanks to millions of years’ worth of eruptions from underwater volcanoes until the build up of hardened lava reached the ocean’s surface. During a volcanic eruption, lava would flow down the Read more…
If you are looking to do some snorkeling in the Galapagos (and you should!), there are limitless options. Probably the most unique happens to be just a short distance from Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz and can easily be done independently. Las Grietas, Galapagos is so close to town that Read more…
We recently spent just under two weeks in the Galapagos Islands (11 days) and loved every second of it! As hype goes, this place couldn’t come with a bigger one and yet it still doesn’t disappoint. Assuming you are travelling from outside of Ecuador, this trip will take you two Read more…
Thanks to the incredibly slow internet on the islands, we were unable to post our usual travel journal last week. So we decided to lump the two weeks together and write one big post for our entire 10-night, 11-day adventure! Put the kettle on, kick off your shoes and get Read more…
