Interpretation Center

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Interpretation Center

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Site Location

San Cristobal Island

Activity Level

Easy

Duration

45 minutes

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

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