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Things to see in Ecuador & Galapagos: Santiago and Bartolome

Lava lizards are common on Santiago and the island is good for birds such as Galapagos dove, Galapagos mockingbird and Galapagos hawk. Land iguanas, Sally lightfoot crabs, sealions and South American fur seals may also be seen. The small island of Bartolome, famous for Pinnacle Rock, is home to Galapagos penguins. Turtles and whitetipped reef sharks may also accompany you while snorkelling here.

Places to stay in Ecuador & Galapagos

Galapagos

Beluga [High]

The Beluga is a spacious, comfortable, first-class 36-metre motor-yacht carrying 16 passengers in ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Galapagos - Beluga [High]

Finch Bay Eco Hotel [High]

At the end of your Galapagos voyage you may wish to spend a little time staying at one of the small ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Galapagos - Finch Bay Eco Hotel [High]

Galapagos Vessels

When considering a voyage around the Galapagos Islands the type of vessel you choose is ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Galapagos - Galapagos Vessels

Isabela II [High]

The Isabela II is a deluxe 53-metre motor-yacht carrying 40 passengers in 21 cabins. All cabins ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Galapagos - Isabela II [High]

La Pinta [High]

La Pinta is a motor-yacht offering a luxurious expedition around the Galapagos Islands. If you ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Galapagos - La Pinta [High]

Sagitta [High]

The beautiful and spacious first class, three-masted sailing ship Sagitta carries just 16 ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Galapagos - Sagitta [High]

Samba [Mid]

The Samba is a 24-metre motor-sailor accommodating 14 passengers in seven air-conditioned cabins, ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Galapagos - Samba [Mid]

Santa Cruz [High]

The Santa Cruz is a first-class 72-metre motor-cruiser carrying 90 passengers in 47 cabins, all ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Galapagos - Santa Cruz [High]

The Cachalote [Mid]

The Cacahlote is a tourist class 21-metre ketch-rigged motor-sailor, carrying 16 passengers in ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Galapagos - The Cachalote [Mid]

Mindo Cloud Forest

Sachatamia Lodge [Mid]

Satchatamia Lodge is a well-placed lodge from which to enjoy ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Mindo Cloud Forest - Sachatamia Lodge [Mid]

Septimo Paraiso [Mid]

Septimo Paraiso is a simple lodge with 22 rooms, adjacent to the forest. The food is good and the ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Mindo Cloud Forest - Septimo Paraiso [Mid]

Papallacta & Antisana

Guango Lodge [Mid]

Guango Lodge is set in a forested area 11 kilometres from ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Papallacta & Antisana - Guango Lodge [Mid]

Quito

Casa Aliso [Mid]

Casa Aliso is a small, ten bedroom boutique accommodation, which has the feel of a luxury home ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Quito - Casa Aliso [Mid]

Hotel Patio Andaluz [Mid]

This is a lovely, boutique hotel, which was declared a National Monument by UNESCO in 1978 as it ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Quito - Hotel Patio Andaluz [Mid]

Hotel Relicario del Carmen [Mid]

A small historic hotel in the heart of the colonial centre. It is an old house said to date back ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - Quito - Hotel Relicario del Carmen [Mid]

The Amazon

La Selva [Mid]

La Selva is a simple and rustic lodge built to a native design. The lodge accommodates a maximum ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - The Amazon - La Selva [Mid]

Napo Wildlife Centre [High]

Napo Wildlife Centre is run in conjunction with the local Anangu Quichua Community and is involved ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - The Amazon - Napo Wildlife Centre [High]

Sacha Jungle Lodge [High]

The 26 individual en-suite cabins at Sacha Jungle Lodge are constructed using local materials and ... >>

Santiago and Bartolome - The Amazon - Sacha Jungle Lodge [High]

Things to see in Ecuador & Galapagos

Cruising the Galapagos

Santiago and Bartolome - Cruising the Galapagos

We offer a selection of vessels to take you around the Galapagos, which are shown on the ...

Espanola

Santiago and Bartolome - Espanola

Magnificent seabird colonies include blue-footed and masked boobies and swallow-tailed gulls. ...

Fernandina

Santiago and Bartolome - Fernandina

An active volcano with rugged slopes, unusual lava formations and a huge population of land ...

Floreana

Santiago and Bartolome - Floreana

Densely studded with volcanic cones and relatively luxuriant. There are nesting areas for ...

Genovesa

Santiago and Bartolome - Genovesa

Breeding ground for the South American fur seal and sealions. The cliffs are home to Galapagos ...

Isabela

Santiago and Bartolome - Isabela

By far the largest island and home to some 6,000 Galapagos tortoises around the volcanic ...

Mindo Cloud Forest

Santiago and Bartolome - Mindo Cloud Forest

Heading north-west from Quito is Mindo Cloud Forest. Considered to be one of the most important ...

Papallacta & Antisana

Santiago and Bartolome - Papallacta & Antisana

Less than two hours east of Quito is Papallacta, nestled at the foot of Mt. Antisana, Ecuador's ...

Quito

Santiago and Bartolome - Quito

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits at an altitude of 2,850 metres on the slopes of the active ...

San Cristobal

Santiago and Bartolome - San Cristobal

Home to frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and sealions, this island was the first that Charles ...

Santa Cruz

Santiago and Bartolome - Santa Cruz

Its rocky coastline and maze of mangrove-lined inlets is good for sea turtles, sharks and rays. ...

Santiago and Bartolome

Santiago and Bartolome - Santiago and Bartolome

Lava lizards are common on Santiago and the island is good for birds such as Galapagos dove, ...

The Amazon

Santiago and Bartolome - The Amazon

The Amazon experience begins with a flight east from Quito to the rather ordinary town of Coca. ...