Floreana, often known as Isla Santa Maria, was first inhabited by humans at the beginning of the 19th century.

There are many colourful and mysterious tales of the inhabitants in these early days, including stories of kidnapping, murder, and disappearances galore.

Nowadays it's a much quieter place, with only about 45 residents in Puerto Velasca Ibarra, and 35 more in the highlands. The children have a small school on the island. It's the most isolated of all the inhabited Galapagos islands, with no airport or landing strip and only occasional boat services from the other islands.

For more information on the history of humans on Floreana, go to this site.