Province de l'Équateur
Galápagos Province
The Galápagos Islands are a province unto themselves, a UNESCO World Heritage site with strict immigration controls. Permanent residency is nearly impossible for foreigners; most expat presence is tourism-related or scientific.
Capitale
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristóbal)
Climat
Dry tropical, ocean moderated
Population
28,000
Coût de la Vie
Élevé
Communauté Expat
Tiny and tightly restricted. A handful of tour operators, scientists, and dive instructors with special permits. No retirement or long-stay visa pathway.
Santé
Basic. Small clinics on Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal; serious cases evacuated to Guayaquil or Quito.
Connue Pour
- •Unique wildlife
- •Diving
- •Scientific research
- •Strict residency controls
Aéroports
Seymour Airport (GPS — Baltra), San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)
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