Nature lovers will enjoy spending a day exploring Cerro Dragon, or Dragon Hill, on Santa Cruz Island. The stunning location gets its name from a time when it was the only place in Santa Cruz where you could find land iguanas or “dragons.”

Other animals that visitors are sure to come across in the rocky beach include green turtles, rays, Galapagos mockingbirds, and a number of other migratory shorebirds. Dragon Hill is also known for Galapagos cotton and a variety of candelabra cactus. The area is perfect for visitors looking to enjoy a bit of beachcombing, sunbathing, hiking, or snorkeling.

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