La Posada del Caminante

The Galápagos Islands


One of the best-value budget options (cash-only) is this friendly family-run place a few blocks behind Poza Salinas and west of the intersection of Avenidas 16 de Marzo and Cormoran. A handful of rooms surround a narrow courtyard with several hammocks; there are bananas and other fruit for the picking.


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1. Pozo Salinas

0.11 MILES

Around the corner from the main square, this small lagoon has a boardwalk along the edge, which makes a fine viewing spot for taking in the pink flamingos…

2. Iglesia Cristo Salvador

0.16 MILES

Looming above the central square, this church boasts uniquely Galápagos iconography. Note the stained-glass windows of native wildlife (marine iguana,…

3. Pozo Villamil

0.46 MILES

Behind and to the west of the village is this lagoon, known for its marine iguanas and migrant birds, especially waders – more than 20 species have been…

4. Muro de las Lágrimas

3.29 MILES

Some 7km west of Puerto Villamil is the Muro de las Lágrimas (Wall of Tears), a 100m-long wall of lava rocks built by convicts under harsh and abusive…

5. Volcán Sierra Negra

14.67 MILES

Northwest of the tiny settlement of Tomás de Berlanga lies the massive Volcán Sierra Negra (1490m), which last erupted in late 2005. An 8km trail leads…