Isla Santa Cruz - Highlands

The highlands, north of Bellavista, are home to Scalesia, Miconia, and Pampa vegetation zones. Birds in this area include the vermillion flycatcher, Galápagos rail, and paint-billed cake. A guide is required to visit the highland areas which lie within the national park.

Los Gemelos, twin craters in the Scalesia forest, can be accessed from the road, about 2km/1.2mi past Santa Rosa. Also of interest in the highlands are lava tubes, which are located on private property and may be visited without a guide.