The El Chato reserve is divided into two areas: Caseta and Chato. The trail begins at Santa Rosa (13.7 miles / 22 km) from Puerto Ayora, with the Caseta route being the more challenging. The reserve allows visitors to observe giant tortoises in the wild during the dry season and is also a good place to spot short-eared owls, Darwin’s finches, yellow warblers, Galapagos rails and paint-billed crakes.
| Highlights: | Giant tortoises, finches, Galapagos rails |
| Possible Activities: | Walking, bird watching |
| Type of Landing: | Dry landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy / medium |