Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. The oldest on record lived to be 152.

There are now only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galápagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. Hunted as food by pirates, whalers, and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, more than 100,000 tortoises are estimated to have been killed off.

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"We loved our stay! The staff was very helpful and the room was spacious and such a unique design. We would highly recommend!"

RM451 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

"Everything was great. Best breakfast in Ecuador! The staff was very nice and friendly. Very convenient location."

RM341 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

"Good location"

RM292 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

"This hotel great location and employees are awesome, wonderful, nice and very professional friendly. This hotel is a gem in Puerto Ayora "

"Staff provided excellent support during stay. Breakfast each morning was great and there was variety each day."

RM946 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

"The place is great and the host is very kind!"

"Relatively new hotel by a family who is passionate about hospitality. Huge rooms, elegantly appointed, and the best bed I’ve ever slept in. Unusual for a rather downscale town, but still felt authentic to the surroundings. Beautiful public spaces on all floors with scenic views. And a genuinely warm staff. "

"The staff was nice and friendly. They were accommodating to our needs. They offered helpful suggestions to places and food locations nearby. Recommend coming here again."

RM384 total

10 Oct - 11 Oct

"The property design itself is unique. It’s close to the main avenue, but still private. The staff was exemplary, everything about our stay was 10/10. Muchisima gracias! "

"Great service awesome hotel and beautiful island "

RM631 total

24 Oct - 25 Oct

"Centrally located with lots of choices to shop and eat. A block away from The Port and plenty of taxis available. The Staff was great and their breakfasts in the morning are incredible! WiFi was a little spotty but that’s the only thing I’d change. They even packed us little snack bags for our airport run!! "

RM1,018 total

17 Oct - 18 Oct

"Very friendly environment, clean place. Safe area and just a few blocks away from restaurants and shopping. Great breakfast. I highly recommend to stay at the Suenos Silvestres ! "

RM246 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

"Hotel Coloma is in the Main Street with easy access to shops and Pier. Staff were friendly and the breakfast, fresh and delicious with your choice of eggs whatever way you want them. We needed 1 night prior to cruise departing - this was perfect. "

"Beautiful view and very friendly staff. You do have to take a water taxi ($1 and operates 24/7) to the main part of downtown Santa Cruz but the view is worth it! Also it’s across from The Point by Midoro which as an amazing view and food. I would stay there again! "

"Very comfortable stay at Victors beautiful property. Great central location in Puerto Ayora"

RM421 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

1 bedroom, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

"Beautiful hotel, with amazing staff, and great location "

RM858 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

"We loved our stay at Lava House. It has lovely outdoor space with various patios and an open air dining area where breakfast was included. The room and lobby had purified water dispensers for filling water bottles. We stayed three night and could easily walk to restaurants, bars, pier. "

"Great little room... walking distance from the tourist strip. Clean and comfortable. Manager was not on site when I arrived, and had to call her. The showers were pretty average and I had to request the hot water be put on. Air con worked really well. It's a budget style hostel/hotel. I'd stay there again, but with lower expectations."

"The whole team did an amazing job, and special shout out to Andy who went above and beyond to provide the best service. Jonatan has an incredible team and they made this one of the best experiences even when things did not go as planned. They were able to accommodate as much as possible in a short period of time. Hotel and tour agency staff are top notch."

RM383 total

12 Oct - 13 Oct

"friendly staff and good location"

RM407 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleased with Blu Galapagos. The rooms were very clean, great view, very helpful staff. My only recommendation would be to not use the tour company in the hotel. I booked a tour after being very specific in what I wanted to see. I was assured it was possible but once I arrived the tour guide explained there was not enough time within my limited time to see what I came for. Very disappointed. Was not offered any refund or other compensation. The tour was not inexpensive and feel I was completely lied to and intentionally misled. "

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What can I see and do near Charles Darwin Research Station?

Lounge by the water at Playa de los Alemanes and Tortuga Bay Beach. You can enjoy nature at Academy Bay, Las Grietas or Las Ninfas Lagoon. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Malecon and Fishing Piers.

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Capitan Max B&B

Hotel La Isla

Hotel La Casa de Judy

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Fernandina Hotel & Spa Galápagos

Ikala Galapagos Hotel

Hostal Suenos Silvestres

Hotel Coloma Galapagos

Angermeyer Waterfront Inn

Lonesome George Ecolodge

Hotel Santa Fe

Lava House Hostal

Hostal Casa Eden Galapagos

Galapagos Dreams

Ocean Dreams Galapagos

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Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

Hotel La Casa de Judy

Hotel Fiesta

El Barranco Galapagos

Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel

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