This incredible spot we visited in the morning is always a hit — the flora and fauna found there is amazing. The highlight of the afternoon was exploring El Dorado River at night: we spotted nocturnal fauna such as caimans and owls, and listened to the impressive symphony of the jungle at dusk.
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- 21 May 2024
Belluda Creek and El Dorado River, 5/21/2024, Delfin II
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Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Christian was born on the island of Isabela in the Galápagos archipelago. He grew up on a farm and had a magical childhood devoid of cars, electricity, telephones—just pure nature and playful sea lions along the beach. At the age of seven, he moved w...
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