Santa Fe

Santa Fé, located about 20km southeast of Santa Cruz , is a popular destination for cruises. Its claim to fame is its accommodation of a species of land iguana endemic to the island, which is paler than the more common variety, has a more pronounced crest, and wears a distinctive military camouflage. Visitors begin their tour of Santa Fé on a short white-sand beach that serves as the home of a sea lion colony. From here, passengers follow a rocky, 300-meter circuit, which passes through one of the tallest stands of opuntia cactus in the archipelago, some reaching heights of over ten meters. There is a longer, more rigorous trail through the island's Palo Santo forest, but it is less frequented by visitors since it requires a medium-level hike along rocky stretches and slippery slopes, which are easily eroded. The forest is home to a variety of land birds, including the impressive Galápagos hawk.

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The wildlife you will see on your Galapagos tour are completely unaffected by Galapagos travel visitors . For this reason, there is a restricted number of visitors permitted into the Galapagos each year, as part of a joint effort to protect the delicate environmental and ecological equilibrium. The most sensible method of Galapagos travel is via our cruise ships. The M/V Galapagos Legend provides 3 night, 4 night and 7 night cruises to select from, which can also be easily merged with Galapagos travel visits to neighboring South American locations