Local customsTravel note
Keep your distance from wildlife
Tortuga Bay, Galápagos (Puerto Ayora), Galápagos Province
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Animals in the Galápagos are often unafraid of people, but park rules require visitors to keep a set distance and never touch or feed them.
The lesson
Follow your guide's lead and keep back.
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