Las Grietas

Gorge Puerto Ayora, Galápagos, Ecuador

What to expect

Las Grietas is a place located in Puerto Ayora, a town in central Galápagos, Ecuador. Puerto Ayora is the most populous town in the Galápagos Islands and has a protected location along the shores of Academy Bay, with a refreshing breeze often providing pleasant weather. The town has a well-developed infrastructure, with a walkable downtown area featuring hotels, restaurants, tour companies, and shops. Visitors can explore the Charles Darwin Research Station, Tortuga Bay, and the Itabaca Channel, which offer opportunities to view unique wildlife, including marine iguanas, Galápagos crabs, and blue-footed boobies. The town is also home to the Galápagos Conservancy, which works to protect and restore the Galápagos Islands through conservation efforts

Plan your family visit to the Las Grietas with these blog insights 👇

Galapagos Islands with children: 5 exciting activities

This family's experience:

Activities: We went from Puerto Ayora by water taxi. We walked for about 20 minutes over volcanic rocks to the Grietas. We went with the buggy and Nunu fell asleep while we were swimming and snorkeling

Highlights: The gorges are cool. The stones in front of the gorges are very slippery! ✨

South America with a toddler - The second four weeks

This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Las Grietas. Philip and our friends went snorkeling, while I watched Nunu, who had fallen asleep. The walk from the water taxi was a highlight

Highlights: The walk from the water taxi was a highlight ✨