Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay

Tortuga Bay Beach

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Jan 26, 2025
There is a great little beach to swim. The only trick to know is that if you are coming by the path from town, you have to walk the length of the ocean beach, follow the path within the trees, and th…Full review by Pamesiki
Dec 12, 2024
Quite a diverse beach offering sights of unique flora and fauna. There is so much to see. I recommend doing the hike, even though it may be long. Bring more water than you think you will need.Full review by Águida M
Nov 28, 2024
Absolutely spectacular beach. Clean and vast. So refreshing to be on a beach that hasn’t been spoiled by commercial spaces or resorts. Iguanas on the beach, birds in the air and baby sharks in the wa…Full review by shannongold93
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We are going January. Can you tell me about Kayak boat rentals on Tortoga Bay? Are they right on the beach? If …
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We are going January. Can you tell me about Kayak boat rentals on Tortoga Bay? Are they right on the beach? If not how far away. Many thanks for your review. It was very informative.
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You can find kayak for rental just 10 meters of the beach.
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How much time do you recommend spending there, to take photos of wildlife and snorkel? (We aren’t “lay on the …
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How much time do you recommend spending there, to take photos of wildlife and snorkel? (We aren’t “lay on the beach” people). Planning to water taxi there in the afternoon and walk back when it closes…June 2024. A morning visit doesn’t fit our itinerary..Thank you
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If you arrive by water taxi an hour to an hour & half will be enough time for photos. Our local guide warned against getting a taxi off the beach due to currents / tides. There is a taxi …
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If you arrive by water taxi an hour to an hour & half will be enough time for photos. Our local guide warned against getting a taxi off the beach due to currents / tides. There is a taxi company operating on the beach on the beach.
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Answer by Stuart B · Nov 26, 2023
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Hello, my husband and I are traveling here next week and I was wondering, where does the boat you take back to? Like …
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Hello, my husband and I are traveling here next week and I was wondering, where does the boat you take back to? Like What is the drop off point. Thank you
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There is no need to pre plan a boat or taxi for Tortuga Bay. Once you are in the main town you can walk there in an hour our two, depending on how many photos you take :) don’t …
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There is no need to pre plan a boat or taxi for Tortuga Bay. Once you are in the main town you can walk there in an hour our two, depending on how many photos you take :) don’t worry about too much. Everyone is very helpful, most people speak alright English, and there are maps and info everywhere. download MapsMe app! It is an offline map app that has all the trails and streets available. Also hotels and restaurants.
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did you go to the galapagos via cruise boat or hotels and island hop. trying to go in about 4 weeks and cant figure out …
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did you go to the galapagos via cruise boat or hotels and island hop. trying to go in about 4 weeks and cant figure out which route is best
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Hi we arranged our own trip. We stayed on San Cristobal, Isabela and Santa Cruz. We did it very economically, had an amazing time. From talking to friends who have done …
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Hi we arranged our own trip. We stayed on San Cristobal, Isabela and Santa Cruz. We did it very economically, had an amazing time. From talking to friends who have done cruises we did and saw much more! It is also very easy to do.
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