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Puerto Ayora is well-known for its mesmerising nature. This island has beautiful beaches, hills, and coasts. Exploring Puerto Ayora in Ecuador can be a great way to experience a new adventure. The information below will help you understand Puerto Ayora better before spending time there.

Travel Tips for Puerto Ayora

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Puerto Ayora

A guide to Puerto Ayora's local transportation

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Travelling around Puerto Ayora by bus is fun. This island prepares buses on specific routes, such as from Puerto Ayora to the Itabaca Channel. The price of the bus ticket on the island includes a ferry ticket, which you need if you are choosing a bus that will cross the Itabaca Channel.

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Things to prepare and best way to visit

What is the Weather Like in Puerto Ayora?

The weather in Puerto Ayora is pleasant, warm, dry, and rainy. The average daily temperature is between 18 and 29 degrees Celsius. The temperature often increases from December to May, making Puerto Ayora hotter than usual. Puerto Ayora also faces the rainy season, such as in March and February. The temperature around the island is a little bit cool and wet. Local people love to spend their time outside from June to October because the atmosphere is warm, dry, and windy. That’s why you will see people on the beaches, coasts, and other public areas.

What are the Best Attractions in Puerto Ayora?

Black Turtles Beaches in Puerto Ayora are a pleasant habitat for wild black turtles. These turtles build their nest around the beaches and keep their eggs there. Seeing black turtles slowly walking to the beach from their nest is common on this island. Beautiful Beaches The great atmosphere and beautiful nature of the beaches in Puerto Ayora make them a perfect habitat for some wild animals. Indeed, you can also enjoy the beauty of the beaches while sunbathing and walking around. Some beaches, such as Tortuga Bay, Playa de La Estacion, and El Garrapatero, are perfect for snorkelling, swimming, and diving. Charles Darwin Research Station Charles Darwin Research Station is perfect for learning about various conservation research and projects. The research is focused on terrestrial and marine ecosystems. It is also a pleasant nursery for Iguanas and Tortoises.

What are the must-try foods in Puerto Ayora?

Bolon de Verde You must try Bolon de Verde because it is considered one of Ecuador's national dishes. This food is made of ball-shaped dough made of mashed green plantains. Local people often fill Bolon de Verde with meat and cheese. They love to eat this dish for breakfast or brunch. Encocado de Pescado Try Encocado de Pescado if you need more than a snack to fill your stomach. It is considered an Ecuadorian traditional meal, including in Puerto Ayora. The most special part of this menu is the Covina fish. Local people eat Encocado de Pescado with warm rice and fried plantains. Encebollado de Pescado Encebollado de Pescado is a delicious Puerto Ayora seafood soup. It is made of fish broth, pickled red onion, tomato, lime juice, and cilantro. Originally, the fish broth used Albacore tuna and boiled yuca. The taste of Encebollado is kicking because of the lime juice and refreshing because of the tomato.

Where should I stay in Puerto Ayora?

Before exploring Puerto Ayora in Ecuador, you must consider looking for a place to stay around Barrio el Eden, Escalesia Petreles, and Cucuve y Floreana. These areas offer hotels at affordable prices with good services and facilities. The locations are also strategic enough to ensure you can access public areas and interesting destinations immediately.

What Should I Know Before Visiting Puerto Ayora?

Decide the best time to visit Puerto Ayora to avoid something you don’t like. For example, you must go to this island between June and October because the climate is warm and windy. The story is different if you are visiting Puerto Ayora in the rainy season. You may get stuck in the hotel because of the rain. Puerto Ayora is one of the most popular areas in Ecuador. This is why this island is crowded during the high and holiday seasons. If you want to visit Puerto Ayora during the holiday season, book a room a few weeks before visiting

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