Ecuador
En route pour l'île Isabela
Isabela est la plus grande île de l'archipel. Sa ville principale, Puerto Villamil, se compose principalement de routes sablonneuses et a une ambiance insulaire détendue. 🌴 Après s'être installé, enfourchez un vélo et partez à la recherche de tortues géantes et de flamants roses.
Flying to Isabela
Emetebe offers flights between the islands. A great option to save time and avoid getting seasick (the sea can get extremely rough here!).
De l'aéroport, c'est environ 2 kilomètres jusqu'à Puerto Villamil. Une promenade facile !
Check-in to Black Pearl B&B
Black Pearl B&B is run by a lovely couple. He is from Ecuador, born on Isabela, and she is from the Netherlands. They also have their own agency, providing multiple-day tours on the Galápagos. This was by far our best stay in the Galápagos. In fact, the breakfast was the best we've had in all of Ecuador. Dario and Nienke are there to answer your questions about activities on the island and help booking excursions.
Marche à travers la ville jusqu'au magasin de location de vélos recommandé par Black Pearl B&B.
Cycling past giant tortoises
The 7 kilometres bike ride to the Wall of Tears, a remnant of a WWII prison camp, takes you along a beautiful route and is a must when on Isabela. Regularly stop for iguanas, tortoises and side trails to mangroves and lookouts.
Sur le chemin du retour en ville, arrêtez-vous à un sentier qui mène à des lagunes où des flamants roses sont souvent aperçus et continuez à pied.
Sendero de los flamencos
A great walk via a wooden platform along water lagoons where flamingos are often spotted. At the end of the trail, walk past the tortoise breeding centre and along the road to get to the last lagoon. The total walk is 30 minutes one-way.
Rendez les vélos et allez à la prochaine destination à pied.
Dinner with locals
Rice, meat, potatoes, lentils, beans. And lot's of it. That's what a typical dinner in Ecuador looks like. Albita Grill is a simple and cosy outdoor restaurant with tasty dishes. It's one of those places where many locals go and then you know you're in the right place.
