Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (28 September 1859, in Guayaquil – 20 March 1951, in New York) was an Ecuadorian politician, statesman, lawyer, professor, essayist, writer, poet, diplomat and hacienda owner who was the 19th President of the Republic of Ecuador. Holding numerous positions in public office, Baquerizo is widely hailed as one of Ecuador's most influential Presidents. Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno is a descendant of the prominent House of Baquerizo.
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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpweɾto βakeˈɾiso moˈɾeno]) is the capital of Galápagos Province, Ecuador. It is located on the southwestern coast of San Cristóbal, the easternmost island in the archipelago, and is the capital of San Cristóbal Canton. It was founded by General Villamil Playas in the mid-19th century, and takes its name from President Alfredo Baquerizo (1859–1951). Today, fishing is the main activity of the locals, but tourism is on the increase along the waterfront with numerous hotels and shops.
The town has a cathedral, a post office, police station, a hospital, and a branch of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. It also contains the Centro de Interpretación of the Galápagos National Park, which was established in 1988, and a natural history museum. It is served by San Cristóbal Airport, which connects to mainland Ecuador.
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