Los grietas

Galapagos on the cheap for gringo travellers

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March 14th 2013
Here are a few ideas if you are looking for some budget options that may not be in the guide books. Firstly, always try to negotiate on price! Almost everywhere will charge you "gringo prices" which can vary wildly from person to person. We heard of the exact same room going for $10 per person to us, and $25 per person to someone else. I bought the same medicine from the same pharmacy for $10 firs ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Galápagos » Santa Cruz Island

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more