On our first full day in Galapagos we went to San Cristobal Island, where we explored two different sites. In the morning we hiked to the top of Punta Pitt and looked for red-footed boobies, frigatebirds, pelicans, and some of the most impressive landscapes in the archipelago. Later in the morning we went snorkeling along an islet off the coast and had a great time playing with Galapagos sea lions and observing marine life all over the area. In the afternoon we went to Cerro Brujo and enjoyed playing in the waves and taking a stroll along the coast.
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- 30 Mar 2025
Punta Pitt and Cerro Brujo, San Cristobal Island, 3/30/2025, National Geographic Delfina
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Gilda Gonzalez, Naturalist
Gilda was born in Ambato, located in the very heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. Since she was a child, she loved animals, often rescuing street cats and dogs. Her parents always made sure there were nature books and plenty of Jacques Cousteau’s videos a...
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