Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Puerto Ayora September 2025 | Expedia.ca [Puerto Ayora Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Ayora.dx602686)[Hotels in Puerto Ayora](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Ayora-Hotels.d602686.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Puerto Ayora](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Puerto-Ayora.d602686.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Puerto Ayora Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Puerto-Ayora.d602686.Car-Rental-Guide)[Puerto Ayora Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Ayora.d602686.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Puerto Ayora ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Puerto Ayora Types of activities [Puerto Ayora travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Puerto-Ayora.dx602686) ![Puerto Ayora](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/2fd2a35b1c9ff5246a3f86ab2fcdb63b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by marie harel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1678c59e9185c19d456a40dc4155a33b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by marie harel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1678c59e9185c19d456a40dc4155a33b.jpg) ![Photo by Luis Felipe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ddda6e099b13a5aa978f2cb16db5d53d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Luis Felipe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ddda6e099b13a5aa978f2cb16db5d53d.jpg) ![Photo by rabbit.Hole](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/459e2f8b84157c77d919563514377fde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by rabbit.Hole](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/459e2f8b84157c77d919563514377fde.jpg) ![Photo by Marlise Cummins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/281bc4c09e74f84c544e8e5fc838cc5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Marlise Cummins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/281bc4c09e74f84c544e8e5fc838cc5c.jpg) ## Puerto Ayora Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Puerto Ayora has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Puerto Ayora is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Puerto Ayora to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Puerto Ayora Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Puerto Ayora. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Puerto Ayora attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * Explore thousands of activities with **free cancellation and no added fees**. Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more. Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel. * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Puerto Ayora ### Tours & day trips [See all 43 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2584801/c717666a-b06e-4f1a-a05e-20afc19605b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island 3h Free cancellation available CA $90CA $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-bay-tour-in-santa-cruz-island.a2584801.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Adventure with Turtles, Lava Tunnels and Los Gemelos Craters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46644752/cc00e844-df49-4cfd-b266-17345eabe94a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure with Turtles, Lava Tunnels and Los Gemelos Craters 5h 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-giant-tortoises-lava-tunnels-garrapatero-beach.a46644752.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![ Tour of the city to Isabela + Tintoreras from Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2696308/fea836e2-2c61-4aa1-a9a2-2a452af04201.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ###  Tour of the city to Isabela + Tintoreras from Santa Cruz 10h CA $376 includes taxes & fees per adult  [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-of-the-city-to-isabela-tintoreras-from-santa-cruz.a2696308.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Full Day Tour Pinzon Island + La Fe/Las Palmas - Snorkelling & Fishing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2119246/9ceeaef4-ffc9-47f6-888d-f86a29917af9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour Pinzon Island + La Fe/Las Palmas - Snorkelling & Fishing 7h 8/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $234 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-pinzon-island.a2119246.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience | Los Gemelos | Shared](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1218453/500431b7-b7f9-4122-a246-1c27244d44c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience | Los Gemelos | Shared 4h 10/10 2 reviews CA $208CA $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-giant-tortoise-experience-lava-tubes-los-gemelos-shared-tour.a1218453.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Galapagos Intensive 5 days, land base (3Islands) Excludes galapagos flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2688863/dd792708-4489-4da8-b4d8-108d0743d186.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galapagos Intensive 5 days, land base (3Islands) Excludes galapagos flight 5d CA $2,204 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/galapagos-intensive-5-days-land-base-3islands-excludes-galapagos-flight.a2688863.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Transfer from Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44501183/b7930bba-78c9-4f25-900b-f0d2df4fcf8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Transfer from Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal Island 4h Free cancellation available CA $79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/transfer-from-santa-cruz-island-to-san-cristobal-island.a44501183.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2135120/612912ff-96ae-4bcc-aa1b-134f054b6fec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands 3h Free cancellation available CA $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bay-tour-in-santa-cruz-galapagos-islands.a2135120.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Galapagos- Santa Cruz Explorer 4 days](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2512401/0b38424b-0198-489c-9f95-2cca5c00118b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galapagos- Santa Cruz Explorer 4 days 4d CA $1,032 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/shared-chordeleg-and-gualaceo-tour-from-cuenca.a2512401.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Full Day Floreana Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2135051/55a75ae9-35ca-4e2d-b76e-0226916a1374.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Floreana Tour 7h Free cancellation available CA $304 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-floreana-tour.a2135051.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Full Day Tour Pinzon Island + La Fe/Las Palmas - Snorkelling & Fishing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2119246/9ceeaef4-ffc9-47f6-888d-f86a29917af9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour Pinzon Island + La Fe/Las Palmas - Snorkelling & Fishing 7h 8/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $234 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-pinzon-island.a2119246.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Full-Day Pinzon Island Snorkelling and Fishing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2134965/2208ae20-ef12-4c01-bc6b-f9fe9793f384.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Pinzon Island Snorkelling and Fishing 7h Free cancellation available CA $327 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-pinzon-island-snorkelling-and-fishing.a2134965.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![4-Day Galapagos Land Tour Visiting Isabela and Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/580315/88975787-410d-4ad8-bf6f-64986fe4febd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4-Day Galapagos Land Tour Visiting Isabela and Santa Cruz 4d Free cancellation available CA $1,320 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-day-galapagos-land-tour-visiting-isabela-and-santa-cruz.a580315.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47316659/b95cb906-660f-4c13-a549-ff860702a36c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island 10m Free cancellation available CA $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-bay-tour-in-santa-cruz-island.a47316659.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Day Trip to Bartolome Island from Puerto Ayora](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3971006/0143bd6d-2bee-4c29-834b-7c3ef9c6bbf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to Bartolome Island from Puerto Ayora 8h CA $512 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-bartolome-island-from-pue.a3971006.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Full Day Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47424041/28663475-59f0-477d-bc48-cc9659fe5db2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Bartolome Island & Sullivan Bay 1d Free cancellation available CA $637 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-bartolome-island-sullivan-bay.a47424041.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Bartolome Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48018953/2e10f2e8-1a26-498c-93f6-616d7cb9110c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bartolome Day Tour 1d Free cancellation available CA $630 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bartolome-day-tour.a48018953.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Full day Snorkelling Tour Santa Fe Island and Playa Escondida](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45681046/6a0051d3-3b1c-4b87-816a-d4db23cd4e4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full day Snorkelling Tour Santa Fe Island and Playa Escondida 7h Free cancellation available CA $228 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-santa-fe-island-and-playa-escondida-snorkelling-and-fishing.a45681046.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Full Day Pinzon Island, Finishing in la Fe with Snorkelling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47874870/e611209a-48eb-448e-8f96-2aa4a40d0a32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Pinzon Island, Finishing in la Fe with Snorkelling 1d Free cancellation available CA $300 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-pinzon-island-finishing-in-la-fe-with-snorkelling.a47874870.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Day Trip to North Seymour Island from Puerto Ayora](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3970998/cc328bd5-9115-467c-855d-ca2a297476e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Trip to North Seymour Island from Puerto Ayora 8h CA $492CA $442 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-to-north-seymour-island-from.a3970998.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Adventure with Turtles, Lava Tunnels and Los Gemelos Craters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46644752/cc00e844-df49-4cfd-b266-17345eabe94a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure with Turtles, Lava Tunnels and Los Gemelos Craters 5h 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-giant-tortoises-lava-tunnels-garrapatero-beach.a46644752.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![ Tour of the city to Isabela + Tintoreras from Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2696308/fea836e2-2c61-4aa1-a9a2-2a452af04201.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ###  Tour of the city to Isabela + Tintoreras from Santa Cruz 10h CA $376 includes taxes & fees per adult  [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-of-the-city-to-isabela-tintoreras-from-santa-cruz.a2696308.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Tour to Bartolome Island + Bahia Sulivan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2695769/0b240ad5-b2a6-4c7b-a65f-d7d80261ec0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour to Bartolome Island + Bahia Sulivan 8h CA $623 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-to-bartolome-island-bahia-sulivan.a2695769.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Private BiciTour Giant Tortoises and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45705981/23c73d69-27bf-48db-96bc-1f9755d77bf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private BiciTour Giant Tortoises and Lava Tunnel in Galapagos 4h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-bicitour-giant-tortoises-and-lava-tunnel-in-galapagos.a45705981.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![Galapagos By Land And Sea 4d-3n](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2054846/d58ce5f5-3df1-4143-bbb1-138af9cf323a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galapagos By Land And Sea 4d-3n 4d Free cancellation available CA $2,223 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/galapagos-by-land-and-sea-4d-3n.a2054846.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ![4-Day Wildlife Tour in Santa Cruz Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3916599/3d998a2c-6d98-4eef-b779-e155c717833f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4-Day Wildlife Tour in Santa Cruz Island 4d Free cancellation available CA $3,425 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-day-wildlife-tour-in-santa-cruz-island.a3916599.activity-details?&rid=602686&location=Puerto+Ayora&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Puerto Ayora | Number of things to do | 46 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [El Chato 2 Reserve Admission Ticket in Santa Cruz Island](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/el-chato-reserve-admission-ticket-in-santa-cruz-island.a582534.activity-details): CA $12 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-bay-tour-in-santa-cruz-island.a2584801.activity-details) - [Adventure with Turtles, Lava Tunnels and Los Gemelos Craters](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-giant-tortoises-lava-tunnels-garrapatero-beach.a46644752.activity-details) - [Tour of the city to Isabela + Tintoreras from Santa Cruz](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-of-the-city-to-isabela-tintoreras-from-santa-cruz.a2696308.activity-details) - [Full Day Tour Pinzon Island + La Fe/Las Palmas - Snorkelling & Fishing](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-pinzon-island.a2119246.activity-details) - [The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience \| Los Gemelos \| Shared](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-giant-tortoise-experience-lava-tubes-los-gemelos-shared-tour.a1218453.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-bay-tour-in-santa-cruz-island.a2584801.activity-details) - [Bay Tour in Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bay-tour-in-santa-cruz-galapagos-islands.a2135120.activity-details) - [El Chato 2 Reserve Admission Ticket in Santa Cruz Island](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/el-chato-reserve-admission-ticket-in-santa-cruz-island.a582534.activity-details) - [Private Gastronomic Walking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-gastronomic-walking-tour.a49335423.activity-details) - [Giant Turtle Watching and Lava Tunnels Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-sighting-giant-tortoises-and-lava-tunnels.a46409714.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-bay-tour-in-santa-cruz-island.a2584801.activity-details) - [Adventure with Turtles, Lava Tunnels and Los Gemelos Craters](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-giant-tortoises-lava-tunnels-garrapatero-beach.a46644752.activity-details) - [Full Day Tour Pinzon Island + La Fe/Las Palmas - Snorkelling & Fishing](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-trip-pinzon-island.a2119246.activity-details) - [The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Experience \| Los Gemelos \| Shared](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-giant-tortoise-experience-lava-tubes-los-gemelos-shared-tour.a1218453.activity-details) - [Transfer from Santa Cruz Island to San Cristobal Island](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/transfer-from-santa-cruz-island-to-san-cristobal-island.a44501183.activity-details) | ## What to do in Puerto Ayora * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Puerto Ayora ![Las Ninfas Lagoon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/191340993e746fa28ef410740f5b79e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Las Ninfas Lagoon Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Las Ninfas Lagoon during your travels in Puerto Ayora. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Las-Ninfas-Lagoon-Galapagos.d794682581167067136.Vacation-Attraction) #### Playa de los Alemanes If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Playa de los Alemanes might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Puerto Ayora. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Playa-De-Los-Alemanes-Puerto-Ayora.d553248625325955800.Vacation-Attraction) #### Malecon You can find out about the history of Puerto Ayora with a visit to Malecon. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Malecon-Puerto-Ayora.d553248634304917070.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fishing Piers You can enjoy retail therapy at Fishing Piers during your trip to Puerto Ayora. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Fishing-Piers-Puerto-Ayora.d688667559214501888.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal Explore the waterfront in Puerto Ayora with a trip to Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Gus-Angermeyer-Ferry-Terminal-Puerto-Ayora.d940729478366531584.Vacation-Attraction) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Puerto Ayora worth visiting? > Puerto Ayora offers an interesting mix of local charm, attractions and culture. Whether you're into history, nature or regional cuisine, there's a lot you'll enjoy here. ### How do I spend a day in Puerto Ayora? > Playa de los Alemanes and Malecon are two awesome places to begin your sightseeing adventures. Remember to explore the retail and dining options in Puerto Ayora while you're there too. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Puerto Ayora? > Playa de los Alemanes is one of the top tourist attractions in Puerto Ayora and should be high on every must-do list of the area. ### Is three days enough to stay in Puerto Ayora? > Three days is plenty for a quick escape to Puerto Ayora — you'll tick off the main spots and get a good idea of the local vibe. But if you want to truly soak it all in, stick around for at least a week to check out some nearby highlights too. ### What are some activities to do in Puerto Ayora with kids? > Whether you're vacationing with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, a fun-filled itinerary is the key to a stress-free getaway. 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