Approaching the harbor Location: Puerto Villamil, Isabela, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Year: 2006 Merckslides catalogue number: 23(07)-23218 Comments: In 2006 this place, one of the most remote towns in the Galápagos Islands, felt like the end of the world. We were obviously meant to spend tourist money there, but no one was equipped to change a $5.00 bill. The palms are not native to the islands.

Hotel under construction by banks of lagoon Location: Puerto Villamil, Isabela, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Year: 2008 Merckdigitals catalogue number: 07-51187 Comments: When it's complete, you will be able to stay in this place, part of the inexorable tourist industry encroachment upon the wild Galápagos, watching wild flamingoes out your window. (Note: In 2011 this was a nice-looking hotel.)

Puerto Villamil beach Location: Puerto Villamil, Isabela, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Year: 2011 Merckdigitals catalogue number: 07-76341 Comments:

Puerto Villamil beach Location: Puerto Villamil, Isabela, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Year: 2011 Merckdigitals catalogue number: 07-76346 Comments:

beach house with marine iguana mural Location: Puerto Villamil, Isabela, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Year: 2011 Merckdigitals catalogue number: 07-76343 Comments:

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