"Isla Santa Cruz Galapagos" Isla Santa Cruz by malianrob

Isla Santa Cruz Travel Guide: 42 reviews and 287 photos

This is my second time to the Galapagos Islands. The first time I went with my mom and dad and sisters. I was probably about 14 years old. I was taking my husband and the younger kids to Ecuador for the first time and I decided to take them to the islands just as my parents took us.
When I went, we took the cruise and we where ther for about 8 days. The cruise was great but I was convinced by my cousins that I should just stay on one island and do day trips to the other islands. On the cruise everything is so scheduled and not alot of time to do your own thing.
Now looking back, I should have done the cruise.
My kids had a great time as the Galapagos are an experience to remember.
Here is Alexis, Adrian and Koa as we got off the ferry in Santa Cruz.

Anthony, Koa, and Rob enjoying the viewas we walked around the town.

Lonesome George

I find out that there are actually three Lonesome Georges.
Most people come to Santa Cruz to see the Galapagos National Park and Charles Darwin Centre. Admittance is free and you can go on your own or with a tour guide.
We did the walking tour on our own and it took roughly over an hour. It all depends on how many pictures you want to take and how long you want to stare at the turtles and iguanas.
Lonesome George looked tired and old. I think they said he was 130 years old.

Last visit to Isla Santa Cruz: Dec 2006
Intro Written Jan 6, 2007
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Lava tunnels/ Los Tuneles - Isla Santa Cruz

Lava tunnels/ Los Tuneles Things to Do (5)

After we went to Rancho Primisias to look at the turtles in the wild or taxi driver took us to The tunnels. They are... more travel advice

Galapagos National Park/Charles Darwin Center - Isla Santa Cruz

Galapagos National Park/Charles Darwin... Things to Do (5)

The Park is free and its a short walk from the center of town. Here you will get to see the Giant turtles. Like Lonesome... more travel advice

Tortuga Bay Things to Do (5)

Tortuga Bay is on the Southern part of the island. You can get to the entrance by taxi or walk like we did. Then you get... more travel advice

Rancho Primisias Things to Do (5)

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MalenaN Nov 6, 2010 at 8:40 AM

Tortuga Bay looks lovely! Too bad there were so many jellyfishes!
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Herwig1961 Feb 17, 2009 at 12:34 AM

Great fotos here!Interesting place!How are you?Greetings Herwig
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kevostyle Jan 14, 2007 at 3:46 PM

I loved your pictures here. Looks like you and the kids had a great time. Cant wait to see the rest of your pictures.