Daniel Link

Review of Hotel Miconia

To reconcile with the human species

To reconcile with the human species

One of the most irritating aspects of tourism in Galapagos (it is not the only one) is the prevalence of cash or rabid cash (at least in January 2018, when we were). Most tour operators, restaurants, and even some hotels do not accept credit card payment. In this way, they avoid paying taxes to the State, which, however, must maintain one of the most extensive natural parks in the world. There are even cases where restaurants offer in the menu the price with VAT included and without VAT, as if it were completely optional to pay taxes. A scandal of confusion between the natural and the corrupt. The Miconia restaurant has good cuisine but also accepts credit cards as a payment method and has a good free Wi-Fi connection, as well as spectacular views over Puerto Baquerizo. Particularly recommended is the seafood barbecue, which has everything one ever dreamed of. The service is slow (as in all Galapagos) but gentle.