International flights to the Galapagos Islands are not allowed
<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo preserve the fauna and flora of the archipelago, direct flights to the islands are not allowed. It can only be accessed through domestic flights from the city of Quito or Guayaquil.<\/p>\n
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There are no direct international flights to the Galapagos Islands you must take a flight from Quito or Guayaquil to go to the Baltra or San Cristobal airport.<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n
These limitations help the authorities of the Galapagos National Park to regulate and have control of the entry and exit of the archipelago. So, how is\u00a0Galapagos travel<\/strong>? Keep reading!<\/p>\nA safety place
<\/strong><\/h2>\nSecurity in Galapagos is not a problem for most travelers, because it is a safe and peaceful place. The Galapagos Islands<\/strong> only have 3% of their area inhabited by humans. However, applying a little common sense is important to avoid having problems.<\/p>\nThe planes that leave Ecuador\u00a0to the Galapagos go through a disinfection process<\/h2>\n
Planes arriving in Galapagos are constantly disinfected. This cabin disinfection process involves spraying permethrin, one of the safest treatments available to eliminate mites and other pests, which can affect the safety of the islands. This procedure also applies to the aircraft cargo area. In addition, the waste from each flight must return to the mainland, they cannot be left in the Galapagos.<\/p>\n
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Ports also require sanitation protocols<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn 2009, the Ministry of Agriculture with the Galapagos National Institute and the Civil Aviation Agency met to establish protocols to prevent the spread of any virus in the archipelago.<\/p>\n
\n- All employees working at ports and airfields must wear gloves and masks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- \u00a0Antimicrobial mats are placed in the breezeway in order to eliminate other bacteria and germs from passengers\u2019 footwear as they make their way to the arrival terminal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Tourists should disinfect their hands with alcohol-based disinfectants when leaving the terminal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Galapagos cruises are the safest
<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Cruises traveling between islands have to comply with the routine during which their hulls are thoroughly cleaned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Explorers\u2019 shoes and water sandals are disinfected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Aboard our cruises, a medical officer conducts health and epidemiological examinations of each of the crew members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- The cleaning and disinfection before it departs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Food in Galapagos is safe and healthy<\/strong><\/h2>\nDue to the protection measures to enter the Galapagos Islands<\/strong>, most perishable and non-perishable food come from the mainland. Shipped only from Guayaquil, each product undergoes a rigorous selection process to ensure that it is safe to consume.<\/p>\n![\"best](\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/alya-food-12.jpg\")
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Galapagos is a unique destination in the world with all the preventive measures that make it one of the safest places in the world. Spend the best Galapagos Holidays<\/strong> with us aboard our exclusive Galapagos cruises M\/Y Bonita Yacht<\/a><\/strong>, M\/C Alya Luxury Catamaran<\/a><\/strong>, M\/Y Galaxy Yach<\/a>t,<\/strong> and M\/C Ecogalaxy Catamaran.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nIf you liked this post, you can <\/span>share it with your friends<\/b>, or if you want to know more information, you can <\/span>subscribe to our newsletter<\/b> and receive updates on <\/span>Galapagos<\/b><\/a>, <\/span>Ecuador<\/b><\/a>, and other magical destinations in <\/span>South America<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(38,38,38,0.91)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(38,38,38,0.62)” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_5_font=”|800|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#ffffff” header_5_font_size=”18px” header_6_font=”|800|||||||” header_6_text_color=”#c29321″ header_6_font_size=”20px”]<\/p>\n
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There are no direct international flights to the Galapagos Islands you must take a flight from Quito or Guayaquil to go to the Baltra or San Cristobal airport.<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n
These limitations help the authorities of the Galapagos National Park to regulate and have control of the entry and exit of the archipelago. So, how is\u00a0Galapagos travel<\/strong>? Keep reading!<\/p>\n Security in Galapagos is not a problem for most travelers, because it is a safe and peaceful place. The Galapagos Islands<\/strong> only have 3% of their area inhabited by humans. However, applying a little common sense is important to avoid having problems.<\/p>\n Planes arriving in Galapagos are constantly disinfected. This cabin disinfection process involves spraying permethrin, one of the safest treatments available to eliminate mites and other pests, which can affect the safety of the islands. This procedure also applies to the aircraft cargo area. In addition, the waste from each flight must return to the mainland, they cannot be left in the Galapagos.<\/p>\n In 2009, the Ministry of Agriculture with the Galapagos National Institute and the Civil Aviation Agency met to establish protocols to prevent the spread of any virus in the archipelago.<\/p>\n Due to the protection measures to enter the Galapagos Islands<\/strong>, most perishable and non-perishable food come from the mainland. Shipped only from Guayaquil, each product undergoes a rigorous selection process to ensure that it is safe to consume.<\/p>\n Galapagos is a unique destination in the world with all the preventive measures that make it one of the safest places in the world. Spend the best Galapagos Holidays<\/strong> with us aboard our exclusive Galapagos cruises M\/Y Bonita Yacht<\/a><\/strong>, M\/C Alya Luxury Catamaran<\/a><\/strong>, M\/Y Galaxy Yach<\/a>t,<\/strong> and M\/C Ecogalaxy Catamaran.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you liked this post, you can <\/span>share it with your friends<\/b>, or if you want to know more information, you can <\/span>subscribe to our newsletter<\/b> and receive updates on <\/span>Galapagos<\/b><\/a>, <\/span>Ecuador<\/b><\/a>, and other magical destinations in <\/span>South America<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(38,38,38,0.91)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(38,38,38,0.62)” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|true”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” header_3_text_color=”#ffffff” header_5_font=”|800|||||||” header_5_text_color=”#ffffff” header_5_font_size=”18px” header_6_font=”|800|||||||” header_6_text_color=”#c29321″ header_6_font_size=”20px”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n reservations@cruisetogalapagos.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”10px|15px||15px|false|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px”]<\/p>\n\n <\/p> A safety place
<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe planes that leave Ecuador\u00a0to the Galapagos go through a disinfection process<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nPorts also require sanitation protocols<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Food in Galapagos is safe and healthy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The best trip of your life!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\ud83d\udce7\u00a0<\/span><\/a>Contact us:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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