Floreana is the Galapagos Island that was first colonized by people. Ecuador took possession of the Galapagos Islands in 1832 and established a penal colony on the island. When Darwin visited the Galapagos in 1835, the second island he landed on was Floreana. During his stay, Darwin met with some of the convicts and explored the highlands.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 18 Feb 2024
Floreana Island, 2/18/2024, National Geographic Islander II
- Aboard the National Geographic Islander II
- Galápagos
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