Dream destination for lovers of nature and wildlife, the Galapagos Islands is unique for many reasons. The hotel is located about 650 miles from the coast of Ecuador, the archipelago consists of 16 main islands and 40 smaller islands, some inhabited and others only with wild animals.
What makes the Galapagos Islands so special is its unique ecosystem, the development of animal species unique to the world outside. Because the islands were uninhabited until the 16 century, they have not learned to fear the animalsAnd so the people were virtually without fear. Giant tortoises, iguanas, birds and other exotic species live peacefully side by side with humans. The most comprehensive experience of the Galapagos, passengers on a cruise that usually needs to go in different positions on a number of islands. However, you can also visit the islands by island-hopping.
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Santa Cruz is the main island of the archipelago, with the region's capital, Puerto Ayora. It 'the perfect place to startIsland-hopping experience, because there is much to see. Most of the 'island of 10,000 residents living in the area of Puerto Ayora, but there are also agricultural settlements in the interior. Santa Cruz is the economic center of the archipelago, a must for a trip to the Galapagos Islands.
The island's main attraction is the Darwin Research Center. The center was founded in 1959 by the Government of Ecuador and the Charles Darwin Foundation International, about 20 minutes from Puerto Ayora. TheCentre offers visitors a comprehensive overview of the history, geology, geography and wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Visitors can also see a colony of rare sub-species of tortoise kept at the station.
There are a number of important sites to visit on the island. With 5 different ecosystems with different vegetation types, Santa Cruz is best seen while hiking in it. To see the site of Los Gemelos, a double sink holes formed by a floor above collapsedan error. There are also a few scattered islands in the lava tubes. Travelers can walk down the tunnel and see the ceiling of stalactites.
Another great trip to Santa Cruz El Chato Tortoise Reserve is, which includes 7 miles hike along a trail. If you do not want to walk, it is also possible to travel on horseback. In addition to the reserve Turtle Ranch is a beautiful butterfly, where giant tortoises roam freely in the rule (during the dry season only).
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