Charles Darwin Research Station

Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. The oldest on record lived to be 152. There are now only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galápagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. Hunted as food by pirates, whalers, and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, more than 100,000 tortoises are estimated to have been killed off.
Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. The oldest on record lived to be 152. There are now only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galápagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. Hunted as food by pirates, whalers, and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, more than 100,000 tortoises are estimated to have been killed off.
Giant Tortoise
Giant tortoises having a bite to eat at the Charles Darwin Research Center in San Pedro, Galapagos. The center has tortoises at all stages of their development and is an absolute must see for any trip to the Galapagos #gianttortoise #conservation #ecuador

Tours & day trips

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Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island

Half Day Bay Tour in Santa Cruz Island

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,394 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Full Day Tour Pinzon Island + La Fe/Las Palmas - Snorkeling & Fishing

Full Day Tour Pinzon Island + La Fe/Las Palmas - Snorkeling & Fishing

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 10,252 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Adventure with Giant Turtles, Lava Tunnels and Craters

Adventure with Giant Turtles, Lava Tunnels and Craters

Activity duration is 5 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,100 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Private Gastronomic Walking Tour

Private Gastronomic Walking Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is P 13,182 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Listen to the silence. #Patterns

Las Ninfas Lagoon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Las Ninfas Lagoon during your travels in Puerto Ayora. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Las Ninfas Lagoon
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Tortuga Bay Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Tortuga Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Bella Vista. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Tortuga Bay Beach
Hermosa playa, ubicada a 45min de Puerto Ayora en la isla Santa Cruz, Galápagos. Aquí se pueden observar flamingos, y disfrutar de zona de camping y alquiler de kayak.

El Garrapatero Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at El Garrapatero Beach during your travels in El Cascajo? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

El Garrapatero Beach

Fishing Piers

You can enjoy retail therapy at Fishing Piers during your trip to Puerto Ayora. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Fishing Piers

Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Puerto Ayora with a trip to Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Gus Angermeyer Ferry Terminal

Malecon

You can find out about the history of Puerto Ayora with a visit to Malecon. Wander the waterfront and beaches in the area.

Malecon

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Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

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Fernandina Hotel & Spa Galápagos

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