Lisa Fairchild

Review of Charles Darwin Research Statio...

This is a great way to spend a part day in Puerto ...

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.