Description

El Chato Ranch

Chato Ranch is located in the highland of Santa Cruz, it is an ideal place to see the famous gigant tortoises in their natural habitat.

How to get there?

This tour starts on Santa Cruz Island, the naturalist guide or agency staff will pick you up or they’ll let you know a meeting point.

Itinerary

Your naturalist guide or company staff will pick you up to visit the ranch. El Chato, you will wear rubber boots to begin the tour where you will observe giant tortoises of all sizes, they can measure up to 1.5 meters and weigh up to 250 kg.

In addition, you will be able to observe some birds such as finches and some white cheeked pintail swimming in the lagoon with the giant tortoises.

Then you will visit the lava tunnels, in this beautiful site you will walk internally where your naturalist guide explains about the geological formation. Return to hotel.