© OpenStreetMap, CARTO
Las Islas Encantadas | The Enchanted Islands
Why visit
The Galapagos Islands are for wildlife first: boat days, volcanic landscapes, snorkeling, tortoises, sea lions, and strict park logistics. The reason to go is access to animals and islands that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
When to avoid
Do not assume Galápagos Islands can be handled as a simple cluster of adjacent stops. A route through Galápagos Islands needs enough margin for hours and delays to change. Use Galápagos Islands with room for Sunday closures, holidays, queues, traffic, and cross-town movement. The practical geography matters as much as the list of places.