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Playa de La Estacion, Puerto Ayora

3.6
#4 of 6 in Beaches in Santa Cruz
Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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4.3
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  • By Stefan D
    The playa was a nice break from the touristy stuff. We saw a snake a couple of cute sea lions and other wildlife right away. tons of birds on the walking path to the playa, all in all really nice.  more »
  • By duhoz
    Just next to Darwin Research center there is a small but nice beach Playa de La Estacion about 10-15 walk from downtown of Puerto Ayora. Because it is small it can get busy and it was on my visit...  more »
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  • By Qiang Hui
    Nice small beach. Good for snorkeling but beware of the little green apples and no part of tree you can touch.
  • By Beatriz Sanchez
    Beautiful white sand beach and fish at the bottom of the sea... Near the center
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