Plastic-free Galápagos - environmental protection project

The accommodations are located on San Cristobal Island. There are six so-called Family Houses that are part of the project and can each accommodate one or two volunteers. Each accommodation offers breakfast and lunch and there are water dispensers and internet access.

The project is located in a national park, which is why care is taken to leave the environment as natural as possible. However, there is still the opportunity to go shopping near the accommodation or explore the nightlife with the other volunteers in the evening. There are smaller shops, bars, restaurants, discos and a gym. About 5 km from the accommodation there is a small historic town where the settlement of the island began.

From the Family Houses, the volunteers walk about 10 minutes to the project. Dance, gastronomy and other events usually take place on the weekends.

The Galápagos Islands are a group of islands in the Pacific. They are world famous for their giant tortoises, volcanoes and corals. Here you can make excellent wildlife observations, because the fact that the archipelago is more than 1.000 kilometers off the Ecuadorian mainland, a unique animal and plant world has developed here in the seclusion. 

There are over 140 animal species here that are found nowhere else in the world! Charles Darwin also visited the islands in the 19th century and made many observations there that helped him develop his theory of evolution. That's why you'll also find research institutes dedicated to him, monuments and more on the islands.

San Cristóbal is the easternmost island in the archipelago. Many sea lions live on the beaches, coral reefs impress in the water and a turtle nursery has its base here. 
There is also a lake and an extinct volcano on the island.

Animal and nature lovers in particular will feel at home on the Galápagos Islands. The landscapes and unique animal species will surely amaze you!

You won't get bored on the Galapagos island of San Cristóbal: An impressive range of sights and leisure activities await you here.

A nice destination is the port city of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. It is the oldest settlement on the Galapagos Islands and is a good place to buy a souvenir or two or to stop off at one of the delicious restaurants. The local town beach, Playa de Oro, is less suitable for swimming, but you can watch sea lions sunning themselves on the rocks and teaching their young to swim in the depths of the sea.

The island is also a true paradise for all bird species. All three species of boobies native to the Galapagos Islands live in Punta Pitt: the blue-footed booby, red-footed booby and the Nazca booby. Bird watching in this region can be wonderfully combined with a hike in the extraordinary landscape. In addition, the north-east tip of the island is particularly popular for diving and snorkeling.

You can also go diving and snorkeling at Kicker Rock. The "sleeping lion", as the rock formation is also called, is the highlight of the island. The remnant of a volcanic tuff cone was formed when hot magma met cold seawater long, long ago. In addition, Kicker Rock is a very popular photo opportunity. Not only tourists feel at home there, numerous birds, colorful fish, sea turtles, rays and even hammerhead sharks can also be observed in the immediate vicinity of the rock.