Arrival at Baltra Island Airport. Reception and welcome. Mobilize by bus, then on a motor barge that is taken to the side of Santa Cruz where you will take another bus or shared van to Puerto Ayora for check-in at the Hotel assigned by the Agency.

Located on the seashore in the charming town of Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island, the Charles Darwin Research Center is much more than a tourist destination: it is a symbol of commitment to the science, conservation and sustainability of the Galapagos Archipelago. Founded in 1964, this center is internationally recognized for its scientific and educational work in one of the most unique and fragile ecosystems on the planet. Surrounded by a natural environment of breathtaking beauty, the center houses an active biological station where scientists from around the world collaborate on ecological restoration projects, endemic species monitoring and environmental education. Among its most emblematic attractions is the Giant Turtle Breeding Center, where visitors can take a close look at these majestic reptiles, the islands’ living symbol, and learn about breeding programs that have helped recover several threatened populations.