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DAY 1

Arrival in San Cristóbal, where we will visit the capital of the Province of Galapagos, Puerto Baquerizo, with about 8000 residents maintaining one of the best examples of ecosystem management and protection of the surrounding area. San Cristobal has 558 square kilometers of land area, of which 85% is included in Galapagos National Park and the remaining 15% belongs to rural zones and towns of the canton of San Cristobal. The altitude of the island ranges from 0 to 700 meters, and the climate is generally warm with a cool breeze.

INTERPRETATION CENTER (visit and a short walk)

This center is dedicated helping visitors gain a deeper understanding of the development and evolution of endemic and introduced species of the Galapagos. This is the best place to clearly understand why and how the Galapagos islands and the species that call them home came to exist. The different areas of the center were conceived to clearly communicate the messages of history and conservation they contain, all with the goal of communicating the unique importance of the Islands to the world. The center consists of three independent buildings connected by gravel paths, with one dedicated to the natural history and geology of the islands, describing how the islands were formed over millions of years, and another about the Galapagos islands of today.

CERRO TIJERETAS (snorkeling and trekking)

Named for the motion of the tails of the frigate birds seen here, which when flying resembles a pair of scissors. We will hike for about an hour, observing these magnificent birds and a variety of endemic insects with incredible forms and colors. Arriving at the highest point of the island, we will have a view of Kicker Rock and Isla Lobos, among the best sites for diving and snorkeling in the Galapagos and one of the next places we will visit. We will also visit the place where Charles Darwin first landed on the islands with a monument erected in his honor. Afterward, we will arrive in the beautiful Wreck Bay, where colonies of sea lions and marine turtles will provide company for a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

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Formed by volcanic eruptions over millions of years, they are located a very remote 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. These islands remain shockingly unspoilt and are where Charles Darwin invented the theory of evolution after studying the islands' many different species of Finches. Thus, the islands remain of high scientific importance. e fact they are located so far from the coast and weren't inhabited by humans until 150 years ago, has helped the hundreds of species of animals develop over 1000's of years without the slightest fear of human beings.This fearless wildlife is unmistakably one of the biggest reasons to visit as truly no where else on the planet will one encounter animals in their original, natural, wild habitat that are absolutely not bothered in the least by the presence of humans. In fact, in the case of land iguana, you have to be careful not to step on them because many just refuse to move!The species found on Galapagos are often endemic, meaning they cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Some of these include land tortoises, the Galapagos Penguin (the 2nd smallest in the world), land and marine iguanas, Darwin Finches, the famous Blue-footed Booby and it's cousin the Red-footed Booby.harks (Galapagos shark, white tipped shark and the extremely rare and fascinating Hammerhead, among others). For birds, a small sample include Frigates and its similar cousin the Cormorant, Flamingos, Pelicans, the enormous Albatross. The water is of course crystal clear and the snorkeling and diving there is among the best in the world (ask any expert!).