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Galápagos, explained.
Longer reads for when the travel guide is not enough: the animals and where to find them, how things work on the islands, and what people ask us most.
Practical · 5 min read
Galápagos entry requirements: the TCT card and the park fee, explained
Two things stand between you and the islands: the Transit Control Card you buy online before the flight, and the national park fee you pay in cash when you land. Here is exactly what each costs, who pays what, and how the arrival works.
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Practical · 4 min read
Money in Galápagos: cash, ATMs and cards, island by island
Ecuador uses the US dollar, and on the islands cash still does most of the work. Where the ATMs are, what only takes cash, where cards work, and how much to land with.
May 2, 2026
Practical · 5 min read
Galápagos entry requirements: the TCT card and the park fee, explained
Two things stand between you and the islands: the Transit Control Card you buy online before the flight, and the national park fee you pay in cash when you land. Here is exactly what each costs, who pays what, and how the arrival works.
May 2, 2026