Restaurante El Cafetal

The Galápagos Islands


This contemporary little spot on the central plaza has creative, carefully prepared dishes with a changing menu of hits including ceviches (there's also a vegetarian version), grilled fish, chicken with mushrooms and cazuela (seafood stew). You can also stop in for good desserts and espresso drinks.


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1. Iglesia Cristo Salvador

0.02 MILES

Looming above the central square, this church boasts uniquely Galápagos iconography. Note the stained-glass windows of native wildlife (marine iguana,…

2. Pozo Salinas

0.14 MILES

Around the corner from the main square, this small lagoon has a boardwalk along the edge, which makes a fine viewing spot for taking in the pink flamingos…

3. Pozo Villamil

0.56 MILES

Behind and to the west of the village is this lagoon, known for its marine iguanas and migrant birds, especially waders – more than 20 species have been…

4. Muro de las Lágrimas

3.31 MILES

Some 7km west of Puerto Villamil is the Muro de las Lágrimas (Wall of Tears), a 100m-long wall of lava rocks built by convicts under harsh and abusive…

5. Volcán Sierra Negra

14.81 MILES

Northwest of the tiny settlement of Tomás de Berlanga lies the massive Volcán Sierra Negra (1490m), which last erupted in late 2005. An 8km trail leads…