Sustainability

Semilla Verde actively embraces and promotes ecologically responsible decision making and a sustainable economic future for Galapagos. Funds raised by our business are routed back into our own conservation effort and the local economy.

Our guest accommodations offer the visitor a natural alternative to a mainstream hotel in town. A stay at the Semilla Verde is a unique experience whereby our guests actually live amongst the wildlife they have come to see. They leave with a better understanding and appreciation of the environment and first hand experience of life in the Galapagos.

Agro-eco-tourism is a new form of sustainable tourism for Galapagos. It provides the countryside community with alternative and sustainable work opportunities that detract them away from certain activities that are damaging the fragile ecosystems of Galapagos.

The Galapagos Archipelago is considered one of the last natural paradises left on this planet. It is all of our responsibility to look after it.

When you decide to visit Galapagos or buy products or services from here, we encourage you to choose only those options that are ecologically sound and that promote a sustainable future for the islands.

We justify our own existence through a rational and responsible approach to life that aims to neutralize the detrimental effect of our own activities and redress to some extent the disequilibrium caused by others.

Semilla Verde Galapagos has gas heated hot water and 110v electricity. Rainwater is collected via the roof, filtered to provide clean water for taps and showers; Fresh water, purified via UV/Reverse Osmosis, is also available free of charge via a dispenser in the kitchen.

Semilla Verde has a negative carbon footprint. That is to say, through our reforestation and coffee plantation projects we absorb more carbon dioxide than we produce.

Through the eradication of invasive plant species and the reforestation of redundant farmland we provide a safe refuge for local flora and fauna and create a natural seed bank for further reforestation projects.

Our estate is designed in such a way as not to disturb the migration routes of the giant tortoises, and provides a near-natural habitat in which native birds, insects and plants thrive.

TOURS & PACKAGES

Semilla Verde contracts local tour operators that offer half-day or day-long tours in small launches to the islands and attractions around Santa Cruz.

OURS ROOMS

Each room has it’s own charm and quirks. All rooms are ensuite and all have their own adjoining terrace and hammock.

YOGA RETREATS

We invite you to step into another world, the original Galapagos, the true and enchanting islands. And, to experience the wonders of a rural, forest lodge and life amongst the unique wildlife you came so far to see.

As their name says, this is a Boutique Hotel - just 9 rooms. Don't expect 24 hour room service or suchlike, but expect to be welcomed as a treasured guest and looked after superbly by General Manager Cattya or Owner Robert Grimstone, and their team.

WyoBus

Deserves the High Rating!

Robert and Cattya were exceptional in answering any questions and making sure each guests needs were met. All the friendly staff were extremely helpful and the food....the food was AMAZING!!!

Stephanie C.

A week of WOW!!!

Una de las mejores experiencias en nuestro viaje. Un hotel con sus tortugas gigantes y su propio café, la habitación gigante, walk in closet, maderas nobles, comedor y sala donde compartir con los demás pasajeros, jardines y senderos para perderse... maravilloso.

Carlos D.

Naturaleza y lujo, y una atención excelente