La Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado will be a highlight of your trip to San Cristóbal Island. Guaranteed! La galapaguera in Spanish means tortoise hatchery. But the 15 acre site is best described as a tortoise reserve. As you walk along the interpretive trails, you will encounter giant tortoises living freely in their near-natural habitat. They extend their long necks to peer at you from thick vegetation. They huddle together in groups. They bathe in muddy puddles. Occasionally, one will lumber down your path for an exciting photo opportunity. La Galapaguera Tortoise Reserve is located on the southeast end of San Cristóbal Island. It is about a 40 minute drive (15 miles) from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno through the forested highlands.
