Highlands

The Junco lagoon, located about 700m above sea level, is one of the few permanent
freshwater bodies in Galapagos. Frigate birds are often seen here washing the salt from their feathers as
well as white-cheeked pintails and common gallinules. Its name comes from a type of plant that is common
in this area called “junco”

Tortoises breeding center was built with the aim of increasing the population of endemic giant tortoises
from San Cristobal (Geochelone chathamensis). It also has a small interpretation center where you can
learn more about these reptiles also programs for preservation and reproduction.

Puerto chino beach
– This rocky reef is a surfer’s paradise with consistent waves and a beautiful white
sand crystalline beach. Swells are between 3 and 12 feet with a bottom reef of coral and sand. You can drive
to this beach or take a nature hike over lava fields and dry forest habitat to this gorgeous locale where you are
likely to see both blue footed boobies and frigate birds diving. 

Please keep in mind, from 4 paxs up to 16 people a guide will be included, from 1 to 4 people the driver will be your companion during the ride, recommended hours to visit will be from 8am up to 1 pm, if you would like to have lunch in the highland, a $20 extra must be add, at a beautiful restaurant surrounding by nature, vegetation, eco friendly.