This island, Isabela, is the biggest island of Galapagos, and here I was born. This island is made of five volcanoes; when you see the island on a map it looks like a seahorse. This morning was beautiful with a clear sky, and from National Geographic Delfina we saw the majesty of Sierra Negra volcano, our destination to explore and admire the second biggest crater in the world. Isabela has penguins at the shoreline, and we got to see them during our pre-breakfast Zodiac ride. We also explored the wetlands, where flamingos and migratory birds feed. Our visit to the breeding center was very interesting; there our guests learned about the efforts to preserve these iconic animals. For the afternoon we explored the beauty of the town and its beaches, lagoons, and picturesque coast. Our day was exceptional, full of magical memories.
6/6/2025
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Santa Cruz Island
Today was our last full day of our expedition and we visited the central island of Santa Cruz. We started with a visit to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center where we learned about the Charles Darwin Station’s work in conservation and the history of their activities in the Galápagos. Here, we learned about the famous Lonesome George and many other conservation projects. After a walk around town and a delicious lunch in a local restaurant, we headed to the highlands to visit the giant tortoises in the wild. We wore rubber boots and explored the forest. Afterwards, we visited a local farm to learn the ways of the people of the Galápagos. We tried delicious sugarcane juice and moonshine. Our last visit of the day was to the rainforest on the top of the island where two massive volcanic formations are found. We walked on the top of these craters and admired the beauty of the landscape from the viewpoints. We returned with the rays of sun. This has been an amazing expedition.
