The Galápagos Islands: Places to Explore
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Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, the most developed and touristed of the islands, sits in the middle of the archipelago. Overlooking Academy Bay on the island's southern shore is the town of Puerto Ayora, with hotels, restaurants, shops, and even a few clubs.
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Travel Deals in The Galápagos Islands
- $896* & up -- Fly to Galapagos Islands from U.S., R/T LAN Airlines
- $3359 -- Galapagos: 6-Nt. Vacation w/Air, Hotels & Tours Friendly Planet Travel
- $1222 & up -- Ecuador: 5-Nt. Amazon Rain Forest Tour w/Air — $1,222 LatinEscapes.com
- $2118 & up -- Galapagos Islands Escape w/Tours & Breakfast — $2,118 LatinEscapes.com
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