Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Ave Charles Darwin 854
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+593 52526146
Fascinating amount of research on giant tortoises. Nice display of whale skeleton and Lonesome George. The baby tortoises are so cute
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Go here for a good overview and history of the islands. Our guide was wonderful.
Small center but offers some interesting information for tourists. Other than the blue whale skeleton I'd say it's not necessarily a must see for any reason other than the name. Worth a visit if you're there since it's not too far out of the way.
The Charles Darwin Research Station is located in the south on the island of Santa Cruz in the Galapagos Islands. The research station is to the east of Puerto Ayora. The station is a symbol of conservation and is the home of the remains of Lonesome George, the last known species of the Pinta Island tortoise. This museum has many exhibits relating to flora and fauna, however I would have liked more on Darwin's work on evolution as well.
A ten minute walk along a nice path will get you to the visitor center, which describes the activities at the center and has a beautiful picture of Charles Darwin put together as a mosaic of different pictures of the Galapagos islands. The center also has a gift shop, restrooms, a mini collection of specimens, and a snack bar. There is also a small area for toddlers to play. If you have your passport, don't forget to get a stamp! You can also send a postcard via email. The rest of the station is like a mini zoo with some tortoises and iguanas, but if you're in the Galapagos anyway, it's better to see these in the wild.
Came here in October 2017 but only had about an hour to see the entire place until it closed. My friends and I ran quickly around the indoor museum/visitors center and also the outside to see the tortoises. It is an old place so it almost looks like a nicer zoo, but I understand that they seem to be using their money to actually help the individuals lives that are present in the center and also in the wild. Bring your passport because they can give you a stamp!
The MUST place to visit in this island. Small museum insides to your discovery in historical details of the foundation and the island. Also, come to meet the oldest Galapagos’s tortoise and its descendant. A lot if land iguanas and the sea ones. Be careful on your step. Excellent place.
This is a great way to spend a part day in Puerto Ayora. There is no entry fee and you can do it on your own. If you aren’t doing a tour, there is an option to hire a guide for about 10 USD per person - there will be a table set up outside of the loop. But the walk is easy and there is signage to tell you about where you are and what you are looking at. There are marine iguanas lounging in the road. This is a great spot to learn about the giant tortoise breeding program and there a lot of tortoises to see. There are also gazebo type structures with benches and educational materials along the loop. The well preserved body of the famous giant tortoise “lonesome George” is on display in a temperature controlled room. Once you complete the loop there is an exhibition center will more information on the Galapagos and whale skeleton and a gift shop.
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