- Santa Cruz Gardens Eco-community
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SCG’s action is to set new standards for a new green model. One that operates in an eco-responsible way for sustainable, socially responsible tourism that protects the islands whilst also providing opportunities for locals to improve their standard of living.
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- Geology and topography
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Located on the equator some 600 miles opposite Ecuador, some Galapagos islands are the product of volcanic uprising with layers upon layers of lava flows and ash, while others are formed from the flat ocean bottom which became uplifted by volcanic activity and tectonic pressures, constituting interesting features for the curious visitor.
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- Nature
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The Galapagos Islands surfaced some five to ten million years ago and are one of the most interesting and best studied of the world's archipelagos. At such time no life existed on them. The life of the Galapagos had to arrive transported by vegetation rafts, by the wind or under its own energy.
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- Sites of Interest
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Santa Cruz Island is a place for many activities. It can be a place for quiet contemplation and rest, or for thrilling adventure. In the Sites of Interest section, we mention several of the locations that merit one or repeated visits during a stay in Santa Cruz Island. Each place has its own unique beauty...
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Selected articles of interest:
- The Ideal Retreat
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Located 7 minutes by car from the cosy port town of Puerto Ayora and the spectacular waters of Academy Bay, Santa Cruz Gardens (SCG) is a subdivision comprising 60 lots in 17 acres of natural vegetation. It is flanked by the Galapagos National Park on its Southern side and some of it has stunning views of the sea as well as the island of Floreana on the horizon.
- The Building Project and Conservation Model
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Many of the unyielding policy-oriented practices for socially and environmentally responsible ecotourism at SCG, are SCG’s voluntary initiatives.