in Ecuador

Puerto Ayora

The lively hub of the Galápagos Islands, where giant tortoises, marine iguanas and sea lions live steps from town.

Notable spots

Charles Darwin Research Station
Nature
Meet giant tortoises at the famous conservation centre.
Tortuga Bay
Beach
A powder-white beach shared with marine iguanas.
Las Grietas
Nature
El Chato Tortoise Reserve
Nature
Fish Market Pier
Food

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Puerto Ayora in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.

Photo: Charles Darwin Research Station — David Adam Kess (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia