The Charles Darwin Research Centre was established in 1961 and aims to research, educate and preserve the flora and fauna unique to Galapagos. Located just 15 minutes walk away from Puerto Ayora on t...
The twin islands of Plazas are located off the east coast of Santa Cruz Island. Access to North Plaza is restricted to research, but South Plaza is open to visitors. Created by geological uplift, th...
Just a short water taxi ride across the Academy Bay from Puerto Ayora towards the Finch Bay Hotel is the Punta Estrada beach, and Playa las Alemanes. Both are great options for getting away from the ...
Travelling through seven vegetative zones from the warm coast to the mist-covered heights of the island at 865 metres, the lush southern highlands of Santa Cruz contain several small agricultural comm...
