In the highlands of Santa Cruz Island,
the land of giant tortoises,
Montemar is located on a 45-acre property
 with giant tortoise ponds,
an organic coffee plantation, horses and native endemic flora and fauna.

Montemar is for the exclusive use
of two Eco Luxury villas:
Villa Tortuga    |    Villa Lechuza

 No big groups, no pressure,
just nature at its purest.
It is a privileged place.

The property’s land has been reclaimed to recover native and endemic vegetation that sustain the Giant Tortoises.

This is one of the  reasons why they love to hang out at Montemar.
Montemar is part of the ‘Galapagos Tortoise Movement Ecology Programme’ that supports research of Giant Tortoises.
Learn more about the program on-site and meet the scientists who manage the program.

THE OWNERS, YOUR HOSTS
Roberto Plaza and Reyna Oleas are Ecuadorians, they have been living in Galapagos for the last 25 years.
Roberto has a degree in biology and has been a naturalist guide in the Galapagos since 1994. He is the designer and owner of Montemar along with his wife, Reyna. Roberto leads the design of the naturalist experiences at Montemar.
Reyna has a degree in Ecology and an MBA. Her commitment to nature has led her to contribute to conservation in different fields,
such as education, policy-making, and now in the hospitality field. Reyna runs the day-to-day operation of Montemar.

“Galapagos is a place where you can connect and be one with nature. The closeness with wildlife you experience here is found nowhere else.”

— ROBERTO PLAZA

“Galapagos changed my life for good. Sharing the power of nature in this wonderful natural gem -Galapagos- is a pleasure.”

— REYNA OLEAS

EXPLORE GALAPAGOS WITH US
Choose your length of stay and see your day-by-day itinerary
5-day/4-night   |   6-day/5-night   |   7-day/6-night   |   8-day/7-nights

Montemar is silence, peace, and nature immersion.

It is located far enough away from town
to experience the isolation
felt by the first explorers who came to the islands
and to feel the wildness of Galapagos,
but close enough to hop into town
whenever you feel like it.

You will see the iconic species from Galapagos,
you will have day trips with hikes and snorkeling
and at the end of the day,
you will arrive home to your villa.

Recover energy, unwind, enjoy a  drink
and a delicious meal, and share stories
in the comfort of your off-the-grid villa.