A Step Towards Sustainable Tourism and Local Development [Galapagos Islands, Ecuador] – The Galapagos Islands is introducing a new fee structure as part of an initiative to encourage conservation and sustainable tourism. The Galapagos National Park Authority and the Minister of Tourism, Niels Olsen, are leading this effort, with the changes taking effect on August 1, 2024. This update, the initial one in more than 26 years.
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Read MoreThis adjustment, the first in over 25 years, aims to foster sustainable tourism practices within the archipelago. The Galapagos National Park Authority is resolute in its commitment to preserving the islands’ delicate ecological balance. Under the revised fee structure, residents of Ecuador and neighboring South American countries will benefit from a discounted rate, while most international tourists will pay $200 per person.
Read MoreAs of the year 2000, the official currency in the Galapagos Islands and the rest of Ecuador is the US dollar. The country once used the old Ecuadorian Sucre. However, it became very unstable as inflation rates rose. The news of the US dollar being the official currency of the Galapagos Islands will come as music to the ears of American tourists looking to head to the archipelago as you won’t need to worry about converting your travel money.
Read MoreIf you are planning a trip to this remarkable archipelago be sure to check out our list of the 9 best things to do in the Galapagos Islands. Famed for its flawless beaches of fine golden sand and turquoise waters, the shores of the Galapagos islands are truly awe-inspiring and some of the best places to go snorkelling in the world. Home to an incredibly diverse range of sea creatures, there is so much to discover.
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