Santa Cruz Island
The Galápagos Islands constitute a fascinating nature destination that surpasses even the most demanding expectations of Nature enthusiasts. The day we spent on Santa Cruz Island is living proof of the latter paragraph. Galápagos giant tortoises in the wild, intriguing lava tunnels and fascinating conservation stories were some of the highlights.
The Galápagos Islands are a genuine jewel among the National Parks and protected areas of Ecuador. This archipelago is home to one of the most famous animal species in the whole world, the Galápagos giant tortoises. These gentle giants are the namesake of the archipelago and are one of the most emblematic animals of Ecuador. It is certainly pleasing to observe how fascinated our visitors are while watching giant tortoises. The Galápagos National Park Service along with the Charles Darwin Research Station are doing a great effort to breed these tortoises in captivity and also to restore the places where they live. It is touching to experience how people visiting us from all over the world become connected with our efforts to preserve this paradise. These magical islands are one of the last paradises on Earth and well deserve our attention.
The Galápagos Islands constitute a fascinating nature destination that surpasses even the most demanding expectations of Nature enthusiasts. The day we spent on Santa Cruz Island is living proof of the latter paragraph. Galápagos giant tortoises in the wild, intriguing lava tunnels and fascinating conservation stories were some of the highlights.
The Galápagos Islands are a genuine jewel among the National Parks and protected areas of Ecuador. This archipelago is home to one of the most famous animal species in the whole world, the Galápagos giant tortoises. These gentle giants are the namesake of the archipelago and are one of the most emblematic animals of Ecuador. It is certainly pleasing to observe how fascinated our visitors are while watching giant tortoises. The Galápagos National Park Service along with the Charles Darwin Research Station are doing a great effort to breed these tortoises in captivity and also to restore the places where they live. It is touching to experience how people visiting us from all over the world become connected with our efforts to preserve this paradise. These magical islands are one of the last paradises on Earth and well deserve our attention.
