History of the Galapagos

San Cristobal island used to be called Chatham, and was given this name in 1793 by Captain James Colnett, to honour William Pitt, the first count of Chatham.

Charles Darwin visited the island in 1835, landing at Cerro Tarjetas.

Later, Manuel Cobos established a sugar refinery in El Progreso.

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Charles Darwin

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Early Explorers