Los Gemelos
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Los Gemelos
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SITE OVERVIEW
Marvel at the geological spectacle of Los Gemelos, a pair of large sinkholes surrounded by Scalesia forest, up in the highlands of Santa Cruz. The collapse of the volcanic roof of an empty magma chamber created these large chasms into the depths of the earth. Many plant species like bromeliads, orchids, mosses, and lichens inhabit this region. You can also find the famous vermilion flycatcher, one of the rarest bird sightings in the Galapagos archipelago, along with a number of finches ranging from vegetarian finches, tree finches, and woodpecker finches. This short walk offers much to be seen for birdwatchers and lovers of geology.
Destination | Santa Cruz Island |
Activities | • Hiking • Birdwatching • Photography |
Inhabitants | No |
Type of Landing | Dry landing (by bus) |
Tours Allowed | Land based or cruise ship |
LOCATION
FAUNA
Short eared owl | Asio flammeus galapagoensis - ES |
Vermilion flycatcher | Pyrocephalus rubinus - R |
Galapagos dove | Zenaida galapagoensis - E |
Galapagos rail | Laterallus spilonota - E |
Galapagos flycatcher | Myiarchus magnirostris |
Woodpecker finch | Cactospiza pallidus -E |
Small tree finch | Camarhynchus parvulus - E |
Warbler finch | Certhidea olivacea - E |
Vegetarian finch | Platyspiza crassirostris - E |
Large tree finch | Camarhynchus psittacula -E |
Cattle egret | Bubulcus ibis - R |
FLORA
Miconia | Miconia robinsoniana |
Tree scalesia | Scalesia Pedunculata - E |
Cat's claw | Zanthoxylum fagara - N |
Quinine tree | Cinchona pubescens - I |
Galapagos orchid | Epidendrum spicatum - E |
Bromeliad | Racinea insularis - E |
Galapagos mistletoe | Phoradendron henslowii - E |
Angel's trumpet | Brugmansia candida - I |
Common coral bean | Erythrina corallodendron - I |
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