Located on the southern coast of the Galapagos  island of Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora is the largest port in the area and  is home to quite a number of people. Puerto Ayora is known for the high  standard of living that is enjoyed by its residents. A relaxed  atmosphere pervades the town and tourists will find that, though they  might be busy taking in the sights, they will still be able to unwind.  Services such as telephones and grocery stores are readily available and  there is even a local radio station .     The waterfront is filled with souvenir shops, travel agents, restaurants  and hotels. Everywhere you will find items such as t-shirts sporting  pictures of the blue-footed booby and amazing carvings of tortoises.  Pelican Bay is a great place to watch fishermen building boats and  sorting their catch while hungry pelicans look on. The late afternoons  become a sporting affair with rounds of volleyball and soccer being  played by locals. As the sun sets you will be able to m...