Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's largest volcanic craters.

Set at the center of the Galápagos archipelago, Santa Cruz Island serves as a central base ... Should you not wish to walk – or visit the highlands – taxis are readily available.

Travelers visit this isolated strip of Santa Cruz's southern coastline for some quality face time with the Galapagos' marine turtles. If you visit between January and February, you may even catch ...

In my experience, the best place to see them in the wild is in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, where you can visit a private reserve like El Chato. You can also see the giant tortoise at the ...