Balcony Room with Garden View (#6) The Galapagos Pearl is a charming bed and breakfast retreat in a quiet, residential neighborhood in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island. It is located one and a half blocks away from Charles Darwin Avenue, the main tourist street of downtown. It is a convenient walking distance from the heart of town and a block and a half away from the sea. The space It is Galapaganian family owned and operated. Our staff is friendly, attentive and helpful, providing a personal touch to your vacation of a lifetime. The mission of the Galapagos Pearl is to include travelers into our Galapaganian family while supporting a relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable time on our island. Guest access The cafeteria area offers covered outdoor seating for breakfast. Food served with Galapaganian touch. The hotel grounds include a covered outdoor seating area and two pools with side patios. The pools provide a cool oasis. Other things to note Address: Hotel La Perla de Galapagos Cucuve y Seymour (Between Bodega Blanca and Libreria Angermeyer). Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. The Galapagos Pearl Hotel: On-site Manager: Yolanda Gallardo (Spanish): cellph(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) On-site Manager/ Tour Organizer: Shirley Castillo (Spanish/English): cellph(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Taxi: $1 US is the value of a taxi within Puerto Ayora. All taxis in Galapagos are white pick- up trucks. Tell the driver: “ Hotel La Perla de Galapagos (Entre Bodega Blanca y Libreria Angermeyer).” ***Recommend to print out directions to show driver. Extra Travel Information: Upon arrival to Seymour Airport on Baltra Island, take the bus for 15 minutes to Canal Itabaca. Once there take the ferry to the other side of the canal. This takes 10 minutes. You will now be on Santa Cruz Island. There you will take another bus for 45 minutes to Puerto Ayora. At the final stop in Puerto Ayora, take a taxi to the hotel. If you should have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Steps: 1)The first bus is free to Canal Itabaca 2)The ferry will cost $1 per person 3)The second bus is $3 dollars per person.