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Abundant wildlife above and below the waves draws eco-tourists to Ecuador's Galapagos. Get up close on a stroll or in a Zodiac boat. Snorkel and dive with denizens of the deep, from sea lions to sea turtles at Santiago's Cousin's Rock. Hike by finches, flamingos and iguanas along the Darwin Trail. Admire Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela. As visitor numbers are limited within the islands' National Park, book your boat tour through a tour operator. Visit January through April for the best... more » Abundant wildlife above and below the waves draws eco-tourists to Ecuador's Galapagos. Get up close on a stroll or in a Zodiac boat. Snorkel and dive with denizens of the deep, from sea lions to sea turtles at Santiago's Cousin's Rock. Hike by finches, flamingos and iguanas along the Darwin Trail. Admire Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela. As visitor numbers are limited within the islands' National Park, book your boat tour through a tour operator. Visit January through April for the best snorkeling. « less

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“A good deal in Pto. Ayora”

Estrella del Mar Hotel

3 of 5 stars
DDfromSF
San Francisco, CA
Jul 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed here before and after a trip to Isabela Island. The location is convenient, it's easy to get to everything. We had a sea view the first night and an interior room when we came back. I...more

“Albemarle - Best Choice in Isabela”

Hotel Albemarle

4 of 5 stars
rca19
Bel Air, MD
Jul 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Albemarle Hotel is clearly the best choice for accommodations on Isabela Island in the Galapagos. The hotel has the best view in Isabela ... and if that's not enough, it is very clean,...more

“The Galapagos Journey I was amazing”

Galapagos Journey I catamaran

5 of 5 stars
galapago
Ecuador
Jul 9, 2008

We spent a full month browsing websites and reviewing itineraries for our trip to the Galapagos Islands, we wanted a boat that did not move much but did not like the idea of a large cruise ship. We...more

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