A Day Under $75: Isla Santa Cruz – Version A

In this version of our "A Day Under..." guides, you will hike through a forest of towering opuntia cacti perfect for birding, watch marine iguanas enjoy the surf and sand of Playa Brava, snorkel or kayak in Playa Mansa, learn about renewable energy initiatives on the islands at el Centro de Informacion de Energia Renovable … Continue reading A Day Under $75: Isla Santa Cruz – Version A

What to Bring (and Avoid) when Packing for the Galápagos

What to Bring and What to Leave At Home There are lots of foods that are prohibited, primarily because of the risk they pose as possible invasive species on the islands. (Guava and blackberries are REALLY bad for endemic species, who knew?) It may be inconvenient, but it limits the impact of tourism on endemic … Continue reading What to Bring (and Avoid) when Packing for the Galápagos

Checking the Galápagos Off Your Bucket List

So, you want to go to the Galápagos Islands? This locale is on many bucket lists and for a good reason - the islands are a place of wonder even to the well-traveled...but it is notoriously expensive to visit. There are some important reasons that prices tend to be high, but here's the good news … Continue reading Checking the Galápagos Off Your Bucket List