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Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

From series “15 Sparsely Populated Places for Solitude with Wildlife”
The most underpopulated area of the planet is Galapagos Islands. This archipelago consists of 19 islands, its whole area is about 8 010 square kilometres. The population of the islands is varying about 25 000 people. Travellers, who want to visit places that are far from the civilization, will like this outstanding and terrifying area. Every island has its own unique nature sightseeing. The main symbol of Baltra island are iguanas that were brought here as a part of the experiment.

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Bartolome island is full of wonderful volcano sceneries. In a special time, travellers can see how small tortoises born. One of the most interesting places for walks is Culpepper island, its area is only 1,1 square kilometres. This island is rich in a great popularity of sea lions, Galapagos gulls and sea tortoises, navy seals and dolphins.

The largest island of the archipelago is Isabela island. There you can not only walk in a picturesque area but also visit locals and their houses. Travellers will like this place so much. Rabida island has marvellous Martian sceneries. During one of the volcanic explosions, there has appeared the stone high in the iron soil. That explains the unusual red colour of the earth. The most populated island in the archipelago is Santa Cruz island. There travelers can walk in a picturesque mangrove and see wonderful lava tunnels. Next - Medog


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Useful staff nearby

Fuel station: 'Estacion De Servicio Petrocomercial Isabela' in 27 km
Supermarket: 'Comercial ROCIO' in 27 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'La casa de Edgar' in 26 km

Best hotels near Galapagos Islands

Posada del Caminante

Located in 7 km from Galapagos Islands
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Rooms: 10
Del Caminante has rooms with TV, refrigerators and shared bathrooms with hot water around the clock. Some rooms include kitchen facilities. Laundry … More: photo, rates and booking
La Jungla

Located in 26 km from Galapagos Islands
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Rooms: 8
With large windows overlooking the sea, rooms at La Jungla are fitted with TV sets. All of them have private bathrooms. Guests can cook their own … More: photo, rates and booking
Las Gardenias

Located in 27 km from Galapagos Islands
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Rooms: 7
Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Las Gardenias feature private bathrooms. Guests at Las Gardenias are provided 24-hour front desk … More: photo, rates and booking
Chez Manany Galapagos Ecolodge

Located in 28 km from Galapagos Islands
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Rooms: 3
Chez Manany Galapagos Ecolodge features a waste water disposal treatment and is solar powered. Apartments feature kitchen facilities that include … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Rocas Bainbridge
76 km - Rocas Bainbridge
Galapagos Islands are rich in unique natural sights. Not far from Santiago Island is the strange crater Rocas Bainbridge. This is an incredibly beautiful tiny funnel island that is bathed from all sides by the sea. In the center of the island is the fabulous blue lake. …
Galapagos Islands
84 km - Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are real storehouses of amazing natural attractions. The archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean has 19 islands, some of which are inhabited by people. Currently, about 25 000 people permanently reside on the islands, while the number of tourists …
Montanita Beach
1157 km - Montanita Beach
Montanita Beach is considered the best holiday destination for surfers in Ecuador. It is located in the resort of Santa Elena. Strong winds blow on this stretch of coast all year round. It contributes to the formation of waves. The resort has received significant …
Malpelo Island
1181 km - Malpelo Island
The islet of Malpelo is lost among the vast waters of the Pacific Ocean. That's also a landmark of the world importance. The rocky island is uninhabited. Its length is about 1850 meters, and the width is 600 meters. In fact, the main object of interest is not the …
Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquis
1355 km - Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquis
Costa Rica is also ready to surprise travelers with unusual sights. One of the major mysteries of the country are stone spheres. In total, there are about 300 of them. They can be seen at Kiko peninsula and on Cano Island. The mysterious balls of limestone, sandstone …
Playa Grande
1361 km - Playa Grande
The charming beach of Playa Grande is covered with soft white sand. It is known as one of the best sections of the coast for surfing in the country. Not everyone knows that it is also an important natural attraction. Rare species of sea turtles have chosen this beach …

Top destination around Galapagos Islands - Galapagos


The archipelago is a large protected area, some part of which is allocated to tourist areas. The travelers’ main entertainments are walks along picturesque places. They can also drop in attractive restaurants and pubs in well-equipped resort areas. Each island of the archipelago is unique in its own way. The biggest and most beautiful of them is Isabela. Its main attraction is the Urbina Bay where rare colorful iguanas dwell. On the island, there is the highest point of the archipelago, Wolf Volcano. Sierra Negra, which crater is 10 km in diameter, is also a world-famous nature attraction.

The most populous island is Santa Cruz. There are all the conditions for travelers’ comfortable recreation. The resort town of Puerto Ayora is famous for its charming beaches and entertainment places. These places are perfect for family recreation. There are cozy bays along the coastline of the island. Each of them is really unique. They will be a real treasure for fans of peaceful recreation.

Fernandina Island is very interesting for travelers too. The magnificent volcano called La Cumbre is located here. The most interesting attraction on the island is Elizabeth Bay. Every day, tourists come here to admire penguins and pelicans. Fans of sports entertainments will be really impressed by San Cristobal Island. Its beaches are perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving. There are also peaceful beaches on the island perfect for sunbathing.
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