Even though you can't make it to the western side of the island, Puerto Villamil is worth a week. You can rent a cabin on the beach for about $35.00/day in low season. Split amongst friends, it turns out to be pretty inexpensive. You can hire horses to get to Santo Tomas or trek to the Muro de las Lagrimas, a historical visitor site reportedly built by convicts. There are countless marine turtles as well as nests. Oftentimes, during nesting season, The Charles Darwin Foundation is looking for volunteers to help them mark nests. If you've got the time, sign up to get an up close and hands on experience with these amazing animals. Snorkeling is fantastic as well as the ambiance.

You also can visit walking Concha Perla, the Centro de Crianza and Los humedales, with the Flamingo lagoon

If posible, take a boat to Los Tuneles in cabo rosas, it is amazing place where you will enjoy snorkeling. The entry it is a little bit scary. Be sure that the boat has all security items and life jackets.

Bus

There are trips twice/day to the highlands (7:00 and 12:00). Buses leave from the market to Marianitas, Sto. Tomas, La Cura and La Esperanza.

In la Cura you can hire a truck for excursions around the village or rent horses. It is a 20 minute hike from La Cura to the Sierra Negra volcano.

atellital Images courtesy of NASA

There are restaurants and a small store to buy food. Always check on prices and taxes before ordering.

Visitor Sites:

Punta Moreno
Tangus Cove
Punta Tortuga
Urvina Bay
Villamil
Sierra Negra Volcano
Alcedo Volcano
Punta Albemarle
Elizabeth Bay
Punta Garcia