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The Top 20 Attractions in Galápagos

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Galápagos. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Galápagos is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

Morando Art Design Mosaic Garden

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The environment is a bit dingy, but the works are nice to look at.

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Charles Darwin Research Station

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The Charles Darwin Research Station (Charles Darwin Research Station –
CDRS) is located in Puerto Ayora on the Galapagos Island of Santa Cruz and
is managed by the international non-profit organization “Charles Darwin
Foundation".

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Tortuga Bay

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Tortuga Bay is a very beautiful white sand beach. The waves are strong so you should not swim there. In the evening the sea turtles lay their eggs there, which …

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Tijeretas Hill Lookout

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Tijeras is also used to describe frigate birds that open their tails like scissors (Spanish Tijeras) in flight,

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Entrance to Muro de las Lágrimas Wetlands Complex

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Access to the wetland complex and Muro de las Lágrimas. At this point you have to register. The area is open until 6 p.m. and can be visited independently. Due …

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Marine Iguana Observation Point

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Marine iguanas frolic here to warm up after their excursions in the sea water.

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Punta Carola Beach

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Approx 15min walk from downtown. Nice sand. Nice snorkeling. Not so good for swimming though. Iguanas everywhere. 🦎

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The Wall of Tears

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At this point, a meter high wall of volcanic rock was built by a penal colony between 1946-1959.

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Tintoreras Islet

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Las Tintoreras Islet (also called Tintorera or Villamil) is an island south of Puerto Villamil Bay on Isabela Island, which is part of the Galapagos Archipelago and National Park, including …

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Flamingos in the Galápagos

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Beautiful to look at when the water is like a mirror.

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The Top 20 Attractions in Galápagos

Morando Art Design Mosaic Garden

Charles Darwin Research Station

Tortuga Bay

Tijeretas Hill Lookout

Entrance to Muro de las Lágrimas Wetlands Complex

Marine Iguana Observation Point

Punta Carola Beach

The Wall of Tears

Tintoreras Islet

Flamingos in the Galápagos

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