Set at the center of the Galápagos archipelago, Santa Cruz Island serves as a central base for exploration. And skirting Santa Cruz's southern shoreline along Academy Bay is Puerto Ayora.

Travelers visit this isolated strip of Santa Cruz's southern coastline for some quality face time with the Galapagos' marine ... Day Tour to Isabela Island with Tintorera Islet, Snorkeling ...

The best time for snorkeling safaris in the Galapagos is from June to November. This is when the Humboldt Current introduces ...

The course takes place primarily on Isla Santa Cruz with a few days spent on Isabela Island. Prior to and following the field experience in the Galápagos, students will complete coursework via Canvas, ...

Probably one of the main concerns for many travelers is the itinerary - how many places to visit, which sights to see, how ...

GALAPAGOS, Ecuador – Everyone could hear ... In place of a cruise, there is the option to stay on the islands of Santa Cruz ...

The Galapagos tortoise is one of the most iconic reptiles on Earth, and for good reason. These gentle giants are the largest ...

Galapagos National Park, which protects much of the islands, is a vital haven as a tortoise habitat. Conservation centers like the Tortoise Center on Santa Cruz work to restore their habitats and ...

Royal Palm is set on a vast, hilly 380-acre property up in the central highlands of Santa Cruz Island, where the weather ... where giant Galapagos tortoises roam. Surrounded by lush gardens ...