Galápagos Islands

Parroquia Tomás de Berlanga

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Was this archipelago truly a cursed place? The Parroquia Tomás de Berlanga, nestled on Isabela Island, seems a world away from those early impressions. In 1535, a Spaniard named Fray Tomás de Berlanga, the Bishop of Panama, stumbled upon these islands. He was on a mission from King Carlos V himself, sailing to Peru to investigate reports of strange happenings. But the winds died down. His ship drifted helplessly on a strong current, eventually finding land in this uncharted corner of the Pacific. De Berlanga, though, was not impressed. He described the islands as hideous, a desolate landscape where “God had rained stones.” The Parroquia Tomás de Berlanga, named in his honor, paints a different picture today. It stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of these islands. A place once dismissed as cursed now thrives with unique life and a vibrant community.

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