san cristobal
Galapaguera Natural
Here you will find the largest colony of land turtles from the Geochelone chatamensis species. There is a nature path of approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles) that can be trekked in 2-3 hours. During this walk, you will be able to appreciate la flora and fauna that make this place unique.ย
Interests:ย
- Observe endemic mockingbirds, giant tortoises, and lava lizards.ย
- Appreciate the flora of the area, such as the milkweed, Palo Santo, Matazarna, and others.ย
- Photography and Filmmaking
- Hiking
Punta Pitt
Punta Pitt is located northeast of San Cristobal. It is comprised of a hill that has a small beach full of minerals, one of them being olivine, responsible for the olive green colored sand.ย
Later on, the tour continues down an inverted cone-shaped nature path of approximately 1 kilometer and a half (0.93 miles) where you can observe all the area’s fauna.ย
Due to its geographical location, the area contains large amounts of minerals, making it a perfect feeding spot for hundreds of different pelagic species. The presence of these species in turn makes it an ideal feeding ground for the marine birds nearby, creating a balanced ecosystem.ย
Pitt isle is located in front of Punta Pitt, a great destination for snorkeling or diving due to the presence of an immense variety of marine life.ย