Documentation:
- Valid passport (for foreigners)
- National ID (for Ecuadorians)
- Transit Control Card (TCT): $20 USD, obtained at the airport in Guayaquil or Quito before boarding
- National Park entrance fee: $100 USD (foreigners) or $50 USD (Ecuadorians), paid upon arrival in Galápagos
Health:
- No mandatory vaccines for Galápagos
- Travel medical insurance is recommended
- Biodegradable sunscreen is required to protect marine ecosystems
Restrictions:
- Fresh food, plants, or animals are not allowed
- Mandatory luggage inspection