Wall of Tears, Isabela

Name: Wall of Tears
Address: Isabela, Ecuador

#5 among attractions in Isabela

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The Wall of Tears is a historical site 5 km west of Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. It was constructed between the years of 1945 and 1959 by prisoners in the penal colony on the island, which had been established by President José María Velasco Ibarra in 1944, using infrastructure left by the US military after World War II. ()

Local name: Muro de las Lágrimas Coordinates: 0°57'53"S, 91°0'49"W

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Wall of Tears – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Puerto Villamil.

3.3 miE
Village
Puerto Villamil
85 min walk • One of the main attractions in Puerto Villamil is its incredible wildlife. Visitors can explore the nearby Galápagos National Park, home to an incredible array of unique species, including the iconic Galápagos penguins, marine iguanas, and giant tortoises.