GENOVESA Genovesa, known as “The Bird Island” due to its vast variety of bird species that nest there, is probably one of the most interesting Islands to visit. Geographically, the…
SANTA CRUZ Santa Cruz holds the capital of the archipelago, Puerto Ayora. Here, is where the Charles Darwin Research Center is located, also the highlands, with endemic vegetation amid mountain…
BARTOLOME Bartolome is one of the islands’ most popular stops where Pinnacle Rock s found and the sweeping panoramic views of Sullivan Bay from the nearby hill top. It also…
RABIDA A small but beautiful island. Its shores have a stunning contrast between the red- sandy beaches and the vivid green of its mangroves. It is home to sea lions,…
ISABELA This is the largest island in the archipelago and resembles a seahorse when seen on maps. It is the result of 5 volcanic eruptions that merged and created an…
NORTH SEYMOUR The island is the kingdom of birds. Huge colonies of frigate birds and blue-footed boobies make their nests here. The visitor path takes you right among them, where…
SANTA FE In this island there are interesting geological formations in a path of endemic cactus forest. The one-of-a-kind Santa Fe iguana is also found here and is easily recognized…
ESPAÑOLA This island lies to the south of the archipelago, and ranks among the largest and most spell-binding places to visit. The stunning landscapes include white-sand beaches, rocky outcrops –…
FERNANDINA This island is one of the Galapagos favorites. It harbors the endemic flightless cormorant, that it flaps its wings when it has returned from a dive. Also, the biggest…
FLOREANA Floreana includes many species of endemic vegetation such as the only flowering mangroves in the world. It also has hidden ponds that are home to a lovely colony of…
SAN CRISTOBAL The island’s main town, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the administrative capital of the Galapagos, despite being smaller than Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz. Attractions include Pitt Point where…
PLAZA ISLANDS One of the smallest and, depending on the season, most colorful islands. Find sea lion colonies, land and hybrid iguanas and countless birds soaring by the cliffs.
SANTIAGO Santiago famed for its seaward caves which shelter the endemic Galapagos fur-seals and lava lizards. Its dramatic coastline and its lava flows have been shaped by the sea and…