Explore Mosquera Islet
Mosquera Islet is a small island situated between the Seymour and Baltra Islands, of witch Baltra is the bigger between the two (all of these are part of the Galapgos Islands).Formed due to an upheavel on the ocean,s floor that pushed coral and lava to the surface, Mosquera is now home to one of the largest colonies of sea lions that enjoy spending their time on the islet,s white-sand coast.
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Language Spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
(Ecuador) Inexpensive Restaurant meal 3 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 30 USD, Combo Meal 6 USDDrinks
(Ecuador) Beer 1,34 - 3 USD, Cappuccino 2,15 USD, Water 0,55 - 1,11 USD, Coke/Pepsi 0,75 USD, Bottle of Wine 10 USD
Transportation
Taxis
(Ecuador) Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 1,50 USD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,50 USD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 10 USDGeneral Transport
(Galapagos Islands) Boat Tours here ask from 6 695 - 9 595 per person for 10-daytrips/half-day or 1-day trips ask less than 100 USD per person, Ferries ask for 25 - 35 USD per person, for every ride, EMETEBE plane rides ask 170 - 190 USD per flight, Taxis & Water Taxis charge 1 - 2 USD per person but will ask for more to go beyond town limits, when available, buses charge 3,50 USD per person, Biking fares are 15 USD a day, but there are some that ask for hourly ratesThings to do in Mosquera Islet
Mosquera islet offers a rugged but beautiful landscape of stone and sand, formed by a volcano.You can explore self-discovered paths or walk along the beaches.Wildlife can be observed here too, from birds to marine life, the collection of creatures here is vast.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
(Ecuador) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Ecuador:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Yellow Fever and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Ecuador: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- TDAP (Tetanus
- Diphtheria & Pertussis)
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- (Galapagos Islands) Hiking Shoes / Boots / Teva-Style Sandals / Water Shoes / Deck shoes / Sandals
- Sun Hat or the like
- Sunscreen
- Sun Glasses
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Rain Jacket or Poncho
- Windbreaker
- Hiking shorts / Light full-length hiking pants
- Light Back Pack / Fanny Pack
- Sunglasses with Security Strap and a First Aid Kit.
