Interpretation Center
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Interpretation Center
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SITE OVERVIEW
Learn about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands on a self-guided walking tour at the Interpretation Center on San Cristobal Island. The center is located on the outskirts of Baquerizo Moreno, within walking distance of the town. Discover interesting facts like the volcanic origin of the archipelago, learn about conservation efforts, and explore the islands’ human history.
Destination | San Cristobal Island |
Activities | • Hike • Reading about human and natural history • Photography |
Inhabitants | Yes |
Type of Landing | By bus or walking |
Tours Allowed | Land based or cruise ship |
LOCATION
FAUNA
Blue footed booby | Sula nebouxii - ES |
Nazca booby | Sula granti |
Red footed booby | Sula sula |
San Cristobal lava lizard | Microlophus bivittatus - E |
San Cristobal mockingbird | Mimus melanotis |
Small ground finch | Geospiza fuliginosa - E |
FLORA
Cut-leafed scalesia | Scalesia incisa - E |
Galapagos lantana | Lantana peduncularis - E |
Stickleaf | Mentzelia aspera - N |
Galapagos clubleaf | Nolana galapagensis - E |
Oily pectis | Pectis tenuifolia - E |
Galapagos carpetweed | Sesuvium edmonstonei - E |
Grey matplant | Tiquilia nesiotica - E |
Galapagos spurge | Chamaesyce spp. - E |
Common carpetweed | Sesuvium portulacastrum - N |
Thread-leafed chaff flower | Alternanthera filifolia - N |
Puncture Weed | Tribulus cistoides - N |
Muyuyu | Cordia lutea - N |
Spiny Bush | Scutia spicata var. pauciflora - E |
Saltbush | Cryptocarpus pyriformis - N |
Prickly pear cactus | Opuntia cactaceae - E |
Galapagos lantana | Lantana peduncularis - E |
Galapagos shore petunia | Exodeconus miersii - E |
Candelabra cactus | Jasminocereus Thouarsii - E |
SITE GALLERY
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
San Cristobal Island
Difficulty: Easy
Landing: Dry landing
Leon Dormido
San Cristobal Island
Difficulty: Challenging
Landing: No landing
Manglecito Beach
San Cristobal Island
Difficulty: Easy
Landing: Wet landing