It is considered a great sleeping volcano whose last eruption is estimated to have happened more than 1.5 million years ago. Santa Cruz is located in the center of the Archipelago, it is the most populous island and the second largest, after Isabela. In its area of 982 km2 there are two huge cavities known as “The Twins” that constitute a paradisiacal natural tourist attraction.
In Santa Cruz, the climate, vegetation, fauna and its people converge harmoniously to provide the best experiences to its visitors. Here, you can explore the bright white sand beach, Tortuga Bay; In addition, it is possible to visit the “Solitaire George”, the last surviving turtle of its kind. Craters and lava tunnels set the geological landscape of the island.
On Santa Cruz Island, there is the Charles Darwin Research Station and the headquarters of the Galapagos National Park. In addition, due to its proximity to Baltra Island it is a point of easy connectivity.
