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Home to over 9,000 animal species, the Galapagos Islands are South America\u2019s ultimate travel destination for nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Destination<\/span><\/td>\nOur Suggestion<\/span><\/td>\nImportant Info<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Quito<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Historic Center<\/strong>
\nOne can\u2019t visit Quito without checking out the historic center and all it has to offer. In the historic center, you\u2019ll find stunning colonial buildings, cute cafes and restaurants, and also the presidential palace at Plaza Grande. The historic center of Quito was named a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site.<\/td>\n		FREE – $
\nHours: 24\/7
\nLocation: Ask Hotel or Guide to point you in the right direction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Teleferiqo<\/strong>
\nThe Basilica del Voto Nacional is the largest neo-gothic basilica in all of Latin America. To put it simply, this cathedral is stunning and the architecture is immaculate. You just have to visit the Basilica del Voto Nacional on any visit to Quito!<\/td>\n		$
\nHours: 9.30 am – 6.00 pm
\nLocation: Fulgencio Araujo, y, Quito 170527<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Santa Cruz Island<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Puerto Ayora<\/strong>
\nPuerto Ayora is the largest town in the Gal\u00e1pagos and the economic center of the archipelago. With a population of 12,000 people and countless restaurants, bars, clubs, coffee shops, and stores, Puerto Ayora makes for an interesting day of exploring. It is also a hotspot for travelers and offers accommodations for every budget. With easy access to transportation like buses and inter-island boats, the town makes a great home base for exploring Santa Cruz and even for island-hopping amongst the other islands of the Gal\u00e1pagos.<\/td>\n		$
\nHours: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
\nLocation: cnr Venezuela &<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nLas Grietas – The Cracks<\/strong>
\nThis incredibly clear, brackish water doesn\u2019t have a whole lot of sea life apart from some big gray fish, but the clarity of the water is stunning.\u00a0\u00a0 Since this one is easy to access from town \u2014 you can take a water taxi to get most of the way there. Bring a mask and snorkel.<\/td>\n		FREE – $$$
\nHours: 24\/7
\nLocation: Ask your tour guide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

Isabela Island<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n

Puerto Villamil<\/strong>
\nWhile most Isabela Island activities are focused on wildlife and geology, an outing in\u00a0Puerto Villamil\u00a0offers plenty of opportunities to entertain different types of people. The town is surrounded by\u00a0lovely beaches\u00a0to relax, and there is a chance to shop for souvenirs here too.<\/td>\n		FREE – $$$
\nHours: 24\/7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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