La Galapaguera, SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND

At this information centre in the highlands you will learn about the giant tortoise breeding programme established by the National Park. You can see giant land tortoises living in a semi-natural habitat and also learn about their origin, evolution and the threats from introduced animals. On the trees and shrubs surrounding the site, you may see land birds like warbler, finches and mockingbirds...

Description:

• Activities: Short walk
• Type of Landing: Dry landing
• Difficulty: Easy
• Highlights & Animals: Giant tortoises, land burds like warbler, finches and mockingbirds

• Española's Visitor Sites: Cerro Colorado, Cerro Brujo, Interpretation Center, Isla Lobos, Leon Dormido, Cerro Tijeretas, La loberia, El Junco Lagoon, Pto Baquerizo Moreno, Playa Ochoa, Pitt Point, Puerto Chino