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Asilo de la Paz

Asilo de la Paz

The site of some of the earliest human habitation

Information about Asilo de la Paz

Biodiversity

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Beaches

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Asilo de la Paz on Floreana is a historically important site for the Galápagos. It marks the place where some of the first settlers on the archipelago stayed, and you can visit these caves as well as the rare freshwater spring that made life possible for humans here.

The visitor center is located a short transfer from Puerto Velasco Ibarra on the western coast of Floreana. From the visitor center you can hike up to the top of a 1,470ft hill, walking through magnificent Scalesia forest and passing by a breeding centre where San Cristobal Giant Tortoises are kept - the native Floreana Galápagos tortoises are long extinct, hunted by humans for their meat.

The hiking trail up the hill is hard going in places, and our Galapatours guides really recommend good hiking footwear for this excursion - avoid open-toed shoes.

Interesting facts about Asilo de la Paz

Historic caves

A rare fresh water spring

Scalesia Forest walk

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Asilo de la Paz

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Animals in Asilo de la Paz

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