Highlands, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

The highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 meters. On a journey , Reached by bus from Puerto Ayora into the higher elevations of Santa Cruz you will experience all seven different vegetation zones. In the Highlands, the dominant and abundant vegetation is the forest of Scalesia trees creating the lush green color and the weather moist...

Description:

• Activities: Hike (1.5 miles/ 2 ½ km)
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Type of Landing: Dry landing
• Highlights & Animals: Vegetation, Scalesia Forest, giant cactus, lava lizards, giant tortoises, land birds: tree finches, warblers, flycatchers. woodpecker finches

• Española's Visitor Sites: Bachas Beach, Black Turtle Cove, Charles Darwin Station, Carrion Point, Dragon Hill, El Chato, Garrapatero Beach, Lava Tunnels, Los Gemelos, Puerto Ayora, Tortuga Bay, Cerro Mesa, West Trail, North Trail – Media Luna, Whale Bay, Eden Island