Your Travel Experience with Galapagos PRO
Interpretation Center
Galapagos PRO recommendation: This trip should not be missed in your Galapagos experience. You can go on your own or with a nature guide. Groups of 5 or more require the accompaniment of a nature guide when visiting the National Park.
The National Park Interpretation Center Gianni Arismendi on San Cristóbal Island, was built in collaboration with the Spanish Science Center. The tour offered by the Center for Interpretation's facilities provides a good overview of the Galapagos Islands. The tour takes us through the history of the islands in the context of nature, humankind, and conservation. It also tells the story of the first settlers on the islands. It is not far from the harbor and from there you get to the Frigatebird Rock directly.
Gianny Arismendi was a park ranger on the Galapagos Islands. The national park authority has named the interpretation center after him, honouring him for his many years of educational work to protect the environment.
Frigatebird Rock
Enjoy a unique hike up to the Cerro Tijeretas - directly translated: Frigatebird Rock. As the name already suggests, this visitor point is home to innumerable frigatebirds, who also chose this place as a nesting site.
Marvel at the "Pirates of the skies" with their red throat sacs and black plumage. Did you know that they can not dive into the water and are often forced to steal prey from other seabirds to survive? Did you know that frigatebirds can fly for weeks at a time?
Cerro Tijeretas is the ideal place to enjoy a spectacular view of the rooftops of the provincial capital of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, and the volcanic rocks contrasting against the white sand of the island's dazzling bright beaches.
At the foot of the Frigatebird Rock is a small bay where you can snorkel at ease. If you exploring the site independently, take a towel and your swimming and snorkeling gear along.