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Giant Galápagos Tortoise Encounter
November 1, 2016 By Andrew Harper Editor
Above: Galápagos giant tortoises at Rancho El Chato

Most Galápagos itineraries include a visit to the famous Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island. The station’s work, which includes breeding giant tortoises, is immensely important, and if you have ample time, by all means pay a visit and make a donation.

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November 1, 2016 By Andrew Harper Editor
Above: Galápagos giant tortoises at Rancho El Chato

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