Puerto Ayora Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The hidden beauty of Playa el Garrapatero Beach on Santa Cruz Island on Galapagos Archipelago
The hidden beauty of Playa el Garrapatero Beach on Santa Cruz Island on Galapagos Archipelago
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Puerto Ayora es una ciudad en el centro de las islas Galápagos, Ecuador. Está situada en la isla Santa Cruz.
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Hotel Fiesta

Hotel Fiesta

3.5 out of 5
Calle Moises Brito y Juan Montalvo Puerto Ayora Galapagos
The price is NZ$257 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$257
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 hot tubs and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (392 reviews)
Everything was wonderful, rooms are small but we hardly spent any time in it and the bed was just fine to fall asleep on after a long day of adventures! Rooms are well cleaned as well towels. Pool area is great, location is nice and quiet but easy walking distance to anything.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Hotel Fiesta
Maidith Galapagos Inn

Maidith Galapagos Inn

3 out of 5
Calle Cucuve #341 y Seymour, Santa Cruz Puerto Ayora Galápagos
The price is NZ$211 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$211
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
10/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at this small, family-owned hotel in the Galápagos. The service was exceptional from start to finish — the owner personally made sure every detail was taken care of and that we had everything we needed. The staff spoke excellent English, which made communication easy and stress-free. ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Maidith Galapagos Inn
Ikala Galapagos Hotel

Ikala Galapagos Hotel

4 out of 5
Tomas de Berlanga 110 y Moises Brito Puerto Ayora Ecuador
The price is NZ$402 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$402
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
Hotel was excellent staff was great accomodations perfect

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Ikala Galapagos Hotel
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Torre Mar Galapagos Boutique Suites

Torre Mar Galapagos Boutique Suites

3 out of 5
San Cristobal y General Rodriguez Lara Puerto Ayora
Stay at this aparthotel in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fishing Piers and Las Ninfas Lagoon ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (19 reviews)
Excellent room, I didn't check that it was on the fourth floor without elevator! Excellent Breakfast with a view. Friendly staff

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Torre Mar Galapagos Boutique Suites
Villa Galapagos

Villa Galapagos

2.5 out of 5
Fragata y Av. Seymour Puerto Ayora
Stay at this holiday home in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Fishing Piers and Gus Angermeyer ...
6/10 (1 review)
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Reviewed on 16 Aug 2019

Villa Galapagos
Spacious and elegant apartment for a perfect vacation in Galapagos Islands

Spacious and elegant apartment for a perfect vacation in Galapagos Islands

2 out of 5
Santa Cruz Islas Galápagos
Stay at this holiday home in Puerto Ayora. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Fishing Piers and Las Ninfas Lagoon are located ...
Spacious and elegant apartment for a perfect vacation in Galapagos Islands
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Popular places to visit

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Las Ninfas Lagoon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Las Ninfas Lagoon during your travels in Puerto Ayora. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Las Ninfas Lagoon

Playa de los Alemanes

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Playa de los Alemanes might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Puerto Ayora. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Playa de los Alemanes

Malecon

You can find out about the history of Puerto Ayora with a stop at Malecon. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Malecon

Activities

Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands

Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands

NZ$101
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands
Transfer from Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal Island

Transfer from Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal Island

NZ$94
per adult
Transfer from Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal Island
Transfer from San Cristobal Island to Santa Cruz Island

Transfer from San Cristobal Island to Santa Cruz Island

NZ$93
per adult
Transfer from San Cristobal Island to Santa Cruz Island
El Chato 2 Reserve Admission Ticket in Santa Cruz Island

El Chato 2 Reserve Admission Ticket in Santa Cruz Island

NZ$13
per traveller
El Chato 2 Reserve Admission Ticket in Santa Cruz Island
Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island

Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island

NZ$128
per adult
Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island
Underground Adventure Lava Tunnels and Giant Turtles

Underground Adventure Lava Tunnels and Giant Turtles

NZ$135
per adult
Underground Adventure Lava Tunnels and Giant Turtles
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