Location: Puerto Ayora
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Top 10 Things to do Adventurous in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands
Puerto Ayora is a town in central Galápagos, Ecuador. Located on the southern shore of Santa Cruz Island, it is the seat of Santa Cruz Canton. The town is named in honor of Isidro Ayora, an Ecuadorian president. The town is sometimes mistakenly referred to as Santa Cruz.
Restaurants in Puerto Ayora
1. Galapagos Alternative
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5.0 based on 350 reviews
At Galapagos Alternative we specialize in personalized land-based tour packages. We offer unique experiences of the islands the way we see them: as locals. Choose the sights and activities most interesting to you, stay at local places, eat at local restaurants, and of course, get up-close experiences with the amazing animals that make the Galapagos Islands so special. We can help you find the best options to fit your timeframe, budget and preferences. We can help with all aspects of your trip, from booking unique accommodations to daily activities and transport between the islands. We are Jill and Javier Moreno, and we'd like to welcome you to our home. We look forward to treating you like family, showing you our favorite places, and ensuring that you have the experience of a lifetime in the amazing and beautiful Galapagos!
2. Guiding Galapagos Expeditions
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5.0 based on 423 reviews
We are a local agency in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz and offer customized island hopping tours and cruises to the Galapagos Islands. A different and authentic way to discover the famous archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. All itineraries are designed by a naturalist guide who was born on the islands and has been living and working here ever since.
3. Apnea Galapagos
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
We will guide you in a unique and memorable freediving learning experience. In our Shop we will share experiences with beginners, advanced and professional freedivers, and above all friends. we welcome you to enjoy our facilities in a relaxed, fun and comfortable environment. the locations are unique and we expect to dive with hammerheads , Galapagos sharks , plenty of tropical fish , manta rays , golden rays and the amazing Eagle rays.
4. Shark Bay Dive Center
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5.0 based on 130 reviews
Highlights: whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, shark action, dolphins, manta rays, turtles, schooling fish & big pelagics, non diving activities... ...Diving environment: drift diving, advanced divers, off the beaten track... This legendary Ecuador diving destination is often considered by experienced divers to represent something of a pinnacle in their scuba careers. In that sense, many agree that
5. Academy Bay Diving
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4.5 based on 341 reviews
Join us exploring the extraordinary that is diving in the Galapagos Marine reserve. We can help you book a diving adventure you will never forget, with daily dive tours, packages for extreme divers, or packages that include land tours so you can experience all that Galapagos has to offer underwater and on land.
6. Las Grietas
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4.5 based on 2,453 reviews
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From Puerto Ayora, take an 80-cent water taxi to Finch Bay, and then a walk past the German beach to get to this strikingly beautiful volcanic fissure that has connected out to the ocean... so it's also a great place for a swim. The water is cold... so you won't regret a wet suit. And do wear the snorkel mask as the view underwater is remarkable, and there are some interesting fish to see as well. The thing to be careful of here is that there are several pools separated by some very sharp and VERY slippery rocks. You CAN cross over them, but my wife and I each got several scrapes and bruises in the process. Also, there is no "life guard on duty". There is a guide who you sign in with at the top of the fissure... but if you need help it will be 10-15 minutes away, so do be careful if you venture past the first pool.
7. Eagleray Tours
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4.5 based on 338 reviews
Explore The Galapagos Marine Reserve with Eagleray Tours and experience curious sea lion up close, beautiful sea turtles or majestic hammerhead sharks. We offer PADI courses from Open Water to Divemaster in a safe environment, including the one-day Discover Scuba Diving if time is limited. If you're already a certified dive come join our daily dive trips covering all the dive sites in the area. We separate divers based on experience level to ensure that all guests get the best possible experience diving in the Galapagos, our groups are 5 divers per 1 diving instructor as a main guide. We are affiliated with the hyperbaric chamber, in wich we cover 75% of the use. We hope to see you soon!
8. Galapagos Travellers Dive Center
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4.5 based on 221 reviews
Travel Agency and Dive Center located in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands, offer the best adventures in diving, snorkelling, land visit and Live on Board Cruises.Best deals for all our visitors .
9. Albatros
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
We are based in the beautiful Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. We are among the most elite dive operations in the Galapagos and have been hosting land and marine tours since 1999. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service with a genuine Galapagos experience, keeping safety and value in mind. Come experience the terrestrial and underwater world of the Galapagos Island
10. Fragata Yacht
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
The Fragata is a spacious and comfortable owner-operated motor yacht that accommodates 16 passengers in cozy double, matrimonial and single cabins, all decorated and equipped to provide guests a relaxing cruise in the Galapagos islands. Fragata welcomes you on board and invites you to discover the pristine habitat of the unique animals and primeval flora and fauna of the Galapagos archipelago.
