What is the typical food eaten on the islands?
Almuerzo is eaten in early afternoon and is the largest meal of the day. Typically, it consists of two plates, soup, and some kind of fish, chicken or meat (often fried), rice and/or potatoes, and vegetables. Merienda, the evening meal, is similar, but usually on a lighter scale. There are many fresh fruits available on the island, many grown locally. There are also many vegetables available, some grown locally, but many transported from the main land. Can I drink the water on the island? You cannot drink the water on the island. Bottled water can easily be purchased, at a relatively low cost. Sometimes the local hospital makes available a water tap in its courtyard. When this occurs, you can fill jugs of water for free…this water is fine to drink. What kind of banking facilities are available on the island? There is only one bank on the island, Banco del Pacifico, located on the waterfront, just around the corner from New Era. Hours are Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-
