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The Galapagos Islands is doubling its entry fee for tourists.

From August 2024, visitors from most countries will be required to pay $200 (€184), up from $100 (€92) currently.

The Ecuadorian archipelago is the latest to crack down on overtourism with a hike in tourist tax.

It is hoped that the higher fee will discourage some visitors and reduce pressure on the wildlife-rich destination.

Who will have to pay extra to visit the Galapagos Islands?

Visitors from all foreign countries will face higher fees to enter the Galapagos Islands – but some will pay less than others.

Tourists from Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay will see fees rise from $50 (€46) to $100. Ecuadorian nationals will soon have to pay $30 (€27.50) – a significant increase on the current $6 (€5.50).

All other nationalities must pay the new $200 fee – a one-off charge that covers the entirety of their 60-day visa-free stay.

The fee for children under 12 years old will rise from $50 to $100, while infants under two years old will not be charged.

It will be the first time the fees have been