Asilo de la Paz
Island: Floreana
Asilo de la Paz is a visitor site of historical significance on Floreana Island located 5 mi (8 km) from Puerto Velasco Ibarra. Along the trail to the top of a 1476 ft (450 m) tall hill, visitors will pass through a Scalesia tree forest and see a corral where Galapagos tortoises from San Cristobal Island are kept. Visitors will discover the caves where some of the first human settlers on Floreana Island stayed and also encounter a fresh water spring.
Highlights
Historic caves, fresh water spring, Galapagos petrels, medium tree finches, Galapagos tortoises in captivity
Activities
Hiking along a trail leading to the top of the hill
Landing: Dry Landing
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
Location
Latitude: -1.323100 | Longitude: -90.436202
Galapagos Visitor Site
Island: Floreana