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Each island has its own charm and unique features and we invite you to discover the biodiversity of every site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[],"islands",[21,22],"Galapagos Information","Travel Guide","",{"metaDescription":25,"metaTitle":26},"We are experts in Galapagos tours : Snorkeling? Diving? Beaches? Wildlife? We customize each trip package and help make the most of your time in the islands. Our tour operator service  combines cruises or hotel based tour programs with day trips. We look after your vacation experience. ","Galapagos Islands | Information about the islands | 2026 - 2027",[],false,0,[],[],[],[],[35,43,51,59,184,223,231,371,379,400,408,416,424,456,464,548,591,599,750,758],{"shortDescription":36,"mainImage":37,"visitorSites":40,"name":41,"url":42},"The shape of the island resemblances a Chinese Hat, enjoy amazing hike to discover several species of birds and marine-iguanas. 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With the population of over 5,000, the city boasts of pivotal communication infrastructure and many other premium facilities that can keep you connected anywhere, anytime. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in Galapagos is situated along the southwestern coast of San Cristobal, which is the easternmost island of the Galapagos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Though the tourist infrastructure of this place is not as advanced as that of Puerto Ayora, sojourners do enjoy good options here. Lodgings, restaurants, stores, and travel agencies can be found in the main street, while banks, telephone centers, Internet cafes are also quite common. The place also has a police station, a hospital, and a small post office. This place allows for exhilarating \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-snorkelling-sites-galapagos\">snorkeling\u003C\u002Fa> adventures along with sea lions. The pleasant city also lets you take pleasure in plenty of activities in the surrounding areas. You can make the most of your tour by visiting the small church with unique painted murals and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fnatural-history\">natural history\u003C\u002Fa> museum showcasing Galapagos themes. You won’t be able to take your eyes off the iguanas, birds, dolphins, sea lions, whalebones, corals, crabs, and tortoises found here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you love \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-galapagos-spots-surfing\">surfing\u003C\u002Fa>, the Punta Carola beach is a great place for you to enjoy the sport. For swimming, there is the Mann beach located in the north through Northia Avenue. There are various \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fhotels\">hotels\u003C\u002Fa> in the Oro beach, where you can get accommodation.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nCerro Tijeretas is also worth paying a visit; it has a range of frigatebirds hovering and nesting around the cliff. You can visit La Loberia, a bay area abounded with marine iguanas, giant tortoises, sea lions, and birds. You can travel to the Galapagos National Park, which will take you through a walk into the history of the islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>An Interpretation Center ‘s new buildings, lush gardens, and sweeping ocean views are a strong contrast to the 1960’s style buildings at the Charles Darwin Center. Visitors to the Interpretation Center can learn about both the geological and human history of the islands, conservation issues, and natural history.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe older Museum of Natural History attempts to preserve the natural history of the islands.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nPuerto Baquerizo Moreno has one of the island’s two airports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[69,73,78],{"title":23,"image":70},[71],{"url":72},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FPuerto%20Baquerizo%20Moreno.IUTZtYAS06vXnwbX2vhg.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=uGY8erEjBEzxu3zhpvqpn8dbkceN%2Fh0h7IQTOWEDDtAmcKK%2FLW4%2ByCdW6hxy0MWbc5qFsvuIoC8fmBFqGcoQB3Uk%2BlIfWiPkgYbbRI5zb6Mu%2BEoDgDhKtHFYlP%2BkgYERgWI7K%2FkESAv%2FJx2vxrrAqfKVpe7SQal216ecnZ87bt%2BnsKvfn6pwfJ1Z%2BHRPELIRx7O2DEqd%2FKxOcqNWEJxZs122uCTnbFeXCM%2FmX6bgcDhc77cWvo6oLFyPS8pd%2BKjgxp7OWWIgHwqCQbEhy66V0EzkCo0%2B5mlDfYngQczz%2FQrBiBFpd8cPfzFlyskxcbBA%2BmhcVSb%2B2eK14KYXbMf2UQ%3D%3D",{"title":74,"image":75},"Sea Lions",[76],{"url":77},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FGAL%C3%81PAGOS%20Baquerizo%20Moreno%20San%20Crist%C3%B3bal.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=cXp69Z4INjd5%2FlheQwd0dJM4WcZxIw6%2Fk756LNNcCq783oXWeGUiZk9GnLvlMhfo4ja5hcRZlzfce6%2B%2FYxZIddVLBMtzu6YRWOiKBnuLuYDb9f5jTbkGry2lIeLLCD2XtqoOXe3cGMy%2FHbR7U28BSNAfvgOPhj34bE71WaBKWfIJGeuzS1lmnkX8yTJDfCFbVswxDYFJANUnfBJtCk%2BpFujt7HkJdGR%2Bt8Qpv480SS9NzKI3Ytw1nQomhsKiZTNIMYsOBNAYcl7PkNfX2lIN2PU9DvOuOzY0Yu91IWtId6xjnxPVt0P7WOCY2l2yMICHE6n5MYjdVNe%2BHFEiceHmTg%3D%3D",{"title":23,"image":79},[80],{"url":81},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FPuerto%20Baquerizo%20Moreno%20Isla%20San%20Crist%C3%B3bal%202.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=L3FydFMC1P3Y8waz2PZ9WtXWVQqBofloDEk3zQOl8e1p8WPtYNpa5qdjZR7RrjDGGYGCA8bQSLiLU0uDQuW2pHuYBHLusElcnDU%2BWdjdKKII8seIsrQkQRf12%2Fvj9fClkvNFCDlcDLe9fpWsxZCGaBmWUiVDRzJMmb36d7l%2B%2BcS2vyuokIhRjMo6RNXI1N%2BBuIiMRHcTcuKYZ7YdVrKljrGEzx3%2FRVXmN9MKLqqk34xQr8xNEkOsWOsaeNa6kEWsKV2sm8jBu8%2BwYLe6WzdbzrLk9%2FpBxMK%2F9D00OIWNogsU%2Fhhs7YZxtw%2BoAGmZC6AWUNANa5FHJoKwxAQlxAXQ4g%3D%3D",{"title":83,"details":84,"images":85},"Frigatebird Hill","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">San Cristobal Island birding and snorkeling area – Frigatebird hill\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Situated just a short distance from the town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal Island is the unique Frigatebird Hill. This large hill was, perhaps unsurprisingly, given its name because of the large numbers of visiting \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fbirdlife\">frigate birds\u003C\u002Fa>. It’s a great place to witness both the magnificent frigate birds and great frigatebird species in all their glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Related to the pelican, these large seabirds are characterized by long wings, tails, and bills, with the males of the species having large redbreasts that inflate during the mating season. It’s rare to see both the magnificent and great frigatebird species together in the same colony, so this is a really unique experience and a great chance to compare the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>To reach Frigatebird Hill you need to follow the trail that begins on the road just beyond Cabañas Don Jorge. Follow either of the paths there, one through the woods and one along the beach, coming back via the other. It takes about 20 to 40 minutes to reach the top of the hill, where you’ll be treated to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fthe-best-scenic-views-of-the-galapagos-islands\">spectacular views\u003C\u002Fa> of the beach and the town. This park visitor site and nearby Interpretation Centre is generally open to the public but it might be worth asking park officials which is the best time to go up and see the birds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>This short trip is a perfect way to spend an afternoon and ideal for bird watchers or just those who want to get an idea of the sheer diversity of animal and bird life on the Galapagos Islands. Watching the frigate birds in mating season and interacting in their natural habitats is one of many unique and special wildlife experiences you can only get on a Galapagos Islands expedition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[86,91],{"title":87,"image":88},"Frigate bird",[89],{"url":90},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FFrigate%20adult.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=bkjJQg9Pr35dUa6qpvxpLwHwos9i6nS7AFY%2FNAdHnoOLnx23vIaH30qMKqm83fgMR%2F57qtVynJ%2BdvyjiG8r2c5HTfGWYzixaNCYXOQqG08I0l9ON%2FJajZzWpCDsNUgEkiPNc7fN7iLmiQfokNDwOeTQ1mUoZz8lGgxW42W%2BsVkKDwGcxiQZVwdhvpGNenB%2BLwQn8IMAXXRH3rv3E2n3nRsFGJq5T4W9zTdp%2BZI1J32brMeRQGMphZgt2sDYrhMzyX7n6JIuu5HkCDBmHy3y3z5q%2FQmmEZdWrHlvps0gx4g418icwGEV7FepMnHJKQXTLDCeQOMfRwDFO2BeF0PO3Bg%3D%3D",{"title":92,"image":93},"Baby Frigate",[94],{"url":95},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FBaby%20Frigate.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=zVfFIWT48sRCT2TO5L3F5IiHPUAZP7D8dgy%2BMVIN78VVOPnXhrPjJ3ndKYbuvYWXR5vgCu9bRpMzn5ZWTRNeP5WSZOtp64VooBCXsyTBJfo58nHe7TbxNI0o3SHljavFYFdDHYRZKLxrPy8B8Tk6AzqakWdLk%2BWh171EeNsuB%2BobcJ088qqgo4O%2FAunrXvNWUjLFyRGxQ6nxp5ZO7WN%2FIh7ILX6qhtyPDnO75D8d8mT7LYY0zklsAUjMkh3YaML195uLm3CvOGP2OZ%2BqznPIxveqA6MkbmaVkcAFa6vJQHx165rfVQPoWmoV5YvleqSPZM6pPax1FoVoz%2B9j08SgJA%3D%3D",{"title":97,"details":98,"images":99},"El Progreso","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Charles Darwin first visit at San Cristobal and El Progreso area\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Of all of the inhabitants of the Galapagos Islands – the tortoises made famous by Charles Darwin, the magnificent albatross and the reptilian iguanas – the human residents are probably the least famous. In fact, many people are unaware that these communities even exist, hundreds of miles away from mainstream civilization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The main settlement on San Cristóbal, the archipelago’s easternmost island, is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Here you can see the exact spot where Charles Darwin first set foot on the Galapagos Islands on the 16th September 1835 during the voyage of the Beagle. San Cristóbal is also home to the oldest surviving settlement in the Galapagos, the tiny village of El Progreso.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nOriginally established as a penal colony, in the mid-nineteenth century, the settlement was taken over by Manuel Cobos, a powerful but despotic man who forced the inmates to work as slave laborers on his sugar plantation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> In 1904 the workers, fed up with the abuse and poor conditions, rose up and killed their master, reclaiming the settlement for themselves. Today the village has thrown off its troubled past and is now a sleepy farming community home to around 500 people. From Puerto Baquerizo Moreno it’s fairly easy to reach El Progreso either via taxi or, if you’re feeling energetic, a swift uphill walk or bike ride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>If you have time you can travel on to the even smaller nearby settlement of La Soledad or the El Junco lagoon, one of the few freshwater lakes in the islands and a great place for spotting frigates. If you want to walk in the footsteps of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fhuman-history-galapagos-islands\">Charles Darwin\u003C\u002Fa> and see what life is like on this volcanic outcrop, a visit to El Progreso is well worth the effort and will leave you with a better understanding of the Galapagos and their inhabitants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[100],{"title":101,"image":102},"Giant Tortoise",[103],{"url":104},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FFernandina%20Giant%20Tortoise.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=G7MWCugkUaJqiEmZd%2FlO4lnNvLwbafGKju4xUfQuDSrTQlyzdd2MqVCohTUYsTAle3PLHjqKPILyk0X2TGkN4%2Bm%2BBmx3XfrA6zR76FaaNHonIhp27L9%2BBna5bQAIBaqmRCIu1Fvo1X%2B%2FY8lVUrlPzSmaSzTV8vRZd5cxSK3CcGUko%2B7hxMfmbdBZ4IGC6muxjZptN%2FxyWPHcrfsFUTToHuxzZNsHv8NhmdeyAAQJ3sLl1IeBbg%2BUrmNKt9LBxBaZHblFIx%2B3ycmsQU%2FQzHenIdKEx5U92qihdJXjTqsbiZQOhJxz%2F2S63rXxw3oUYQVAQ2jm3VjRmaG1gOiivJXwNQ%3D%3D",{"title":106,"details":107,"images":108},"La Loberia","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Beach and visitor site famous for its playful sea lions\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>A short 10-minute bus ride or a nice 30-minute walk south from Puerto Baquerizo is La Lobería. Travelers frequently note the unusual color of the plants as they near the beach.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nLa Lobería is home to a large sea lion colony and nursery. There are frequently dozens of sea lions visible at any time. Low tide is one of the best times to visit, however, since it is when the mothers bring the pups into the tide pools for swimming lessons.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nHere you’ll enjoy the sea lions, marine iguanas, bird watching, and even Galapagos giant tortoises. You have to always stay on the path and try not to disturb the wildlife!\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[109],{"title":110,"image":111},"Sea lions",[112],{"url":113},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FGalapagos%20islands%20sea%20lions.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=py%2BmOJvwP9f7%2FAlIPKGm2rKIHXqNvngwZn1qGPQlzAZY5bPYtifgSH6pPJwsD6eQsl%2B1JNFwCfwfGzPLljYgIYhzsGEfom1saxUDgShqp%2FDgj5%2BPrUbjeCREk0tye4TW87x9i18%2BzE%2FiWeC5g%2FNWGoalGofZIsrWCcJFBOsXJmVz2S3NZQTmkqKqtnPVfbSC8ju9FtX6dr5Ir7%2F7HXNOhw1kg7ZucE6Tan94uRIkjWyNKfFeGqm3E%2BHc2bvLTakFqMZHRWXVMKzZUqdp9XKfuU1Bo1lRs87F6SilA10UYyKmA7HJsxs5JxBEUu1PUWLZshiHL94ubbtrXktP4PoVQw%3D%3D",{"title":115,"details":116,"images":117},"Kicker Rock","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Galapagos Islands cruises pictures usually include Kicker Rock\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Kicker Rock is also known as Leon Dormido, which means Sleeping Lion in Spanish. It derived this name due to its shape that is, in reality, the remains of the lava cone, corroded by the waves.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nSituated off the west coast in the San Cristobal Island, the Kicker Rock site features two vertically aligned rocks that rise to 500 ft above the ocean. These then form a channel, small in size, which used to be easily navigated through by small boats (due to safety regulations this is now forbidden). It will just take around 3- 3.5 hours from Puerto Ayora and 1 – 1.5 hours from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno. Landing is just not possible owing to the sharp walls of the rocks, but there are various \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">cruises\u003C\u002Fa> that spend around an hour or so of their itinerary at this site to let you enjoy to the utmost. One can easily book these Galapagos Islands Cruises online within a reasonable budget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Above the water, the cliff is inhabited by numerous frigates, tropic birds, and boobies while \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fdiving\">under the water\u003C\u002Fa>, you will enjoy the sights of elusive Galápagos sharks. Inside the water, the rocky and sandy bottom is filled with nudibranchs that reach to around 19 meters. Travelers can also view colorful reef fishes, green sea turtles, white tip reef sharks, and spotted eagle rays that slide along the current. On the external edge, the channel slides down to a beautiful rocky reef at around 26 meters, before again dropping into the Pacific Ocean. This is a fabulous sight to view the hammerheads and Galápagos sharks, cruising along the currents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Being both a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">cruise visitor site\u003C\u002Fa> as well as a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fdiving-the-galapagos-islands\">Galapagos dive site\u003C\u002Fa>. Kicker Rock is perfect for both novices as well as advanced divers, the place is wonderful for scuba diving as the crystal water inside the sea gives a remarkable show of invertebrates and colorful tropical fish. One can also enjoy spectacular adventurous activities like diving or kayaking here. The possibility to kayak through the split of these two exquisite rocks is just out of this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Key Features:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n• Length: 600 meters\u003Cbr \u002F>\n• Landing: No Landing\u003Cbr \u002F>\n• Spectacular Rock Formations\u003Cbr \u002F>\n• Great Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, and Kayaking Options\u003Cbr \u002F>\n• Enjoy Dinghy Ride\u003Cbr \u002F>\n• View Frigatebirds, Hammerhead Sharks, Tropical Fish, Sharks, Turtles, Nazca Boobies, Blue-Footed Boobies\u003Cbr \u002F>\n• How to Visit: By liveaboard Cruise or Day Tour\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[118,122,127],{"title":23,"image":119},[120],{"url":121},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FKicker%20Rock%20o%20Leon%20Dormido.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=RqBsMBB9zN3H%2Foaz%2FYBnKS8CkkxDp1H%2FIIp23xPPdn%2FcNPorOVx9k1Ja%2B0PKPWxMAbAg7%2FW5rAdDKUNDVXvoUQZSZyPb8Kib4BwHayTsKcKdNvGD5Ocq4libV6Uu9Dt9Ex9TF0V2MLolmepIWnbh92hcie9ysFG1EInLezWisSnArbob5ETRzebxcuedhMQM3AMgKaBvLcTIrm8h3D7DssW9QGfHdDc8roKk3FwsT9CJd8AwzS43IBC0CuAziBWD0DKZaFLjNEYHu7uybgBmeAEYONdCLFQ2lRbND8qw3KlCntcNvkYTIkfJhnzQV4612EwEzCshCn7iK%2BqAgQfYuw%3D%3D",{"title":123,"image":124},"Whale Shark",[125],{"url":126},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Fwhale%20%20shark.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=owzmAvKldxcybNCKGot3APW75CLANFFg%2BHScXNRWExHCJc9RpZYAkkNX4Qc4NVDeLGtumK5yXDPm9BDXr439OcuSvrrZ7qE%2FpJMozaV%2BOm%2FhBRs8aZsB%2Fc5gH%2F7OCiI779m%2Ff94PsvRu2tfTH40cEMIr8brMXt97r1bFxQIJMmUNQe8DJDaqh0lbnTTY0w4twBXbUvDqtf0gcASAypEdb2yiWNpqxzCHVO3raI45xUn8m1iFMVPkLq2H0NyYdF7bOfkk%2BUAplxVQqSx63HD0Pj%2BD2dWdHuviM4zwx87dWRuQQUB6%2BOPXpTT%2Fxjo9rw41b5d7y9XJzfYkw1ZVjHqcAw%3D%3D",{"title":128,"image":129},"Hammerhead Sharks",[130],{"url":131},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FHammer%20shrarks.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=rG87acz0M3fMxJCPHnedU3GMIiP49UgytgCBp7ELsBPTP%2FrVrcSS3BK5EtjYiofWzDUzqrbiSfJxBOgsO6qw%2BI6NhtW78oSl%2FlzDLblTHROPV6hvV3IJQvaWCu7goZ5do9Vg%2FBf75JeN0bH7Bp2nJgWJ0vnx1dV8JR919UQvyyWNdXeJnzCMqLCwzctYByFcrYaWe%2BvEr%2FUf%2F4FT1VOhVKVV7a6dWQ7HOpPRRVMab%2BG44sQ1jJWfzVn4gR3%2FyZWsAsPywdTGS2mHizTWEQZ0Gile5cW0icaegM6a9aYRn8VKQfAz%2Fh%2Fvdg6w2%2BP6L%2FWR6gwBHvj2WASBpCxO2FE40w%3D%3D",{"title":133,"details":134,"images":135},"Isla Lobos","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Sea Lion Island off the coast of San Cristobal Galapagos\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Lobos Island, or Isla Lobos in the Spanish, is so called because of the large sea lion population that lives on the island. If you stop off here on a tour, they are really hard to miss, with these charming creatures frolicking and playing on the beach and in the waters around the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Even if you can’t see them immediately, you will certainly be able to hear them, as they do make a bit of a racket. These playful animals are just one of many species that live on this small island in the Galapagos archipelago. As well as the sea lion, Isla Lobos is also home to many other species. The bird life here is particularly rich, with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fwhy--boobies-feet-blue\">blue-footed boobie\u003C\u002Fa> nesting here for large parts of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The island itself is located about ten kilometers northeast of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, up the coast from Wreck Bay just off the larger San Cristobal Island. It’s a small flat island surrounded by a crust of white sand. Because it is so flat, it makes it a great place to watch the nesting boobies and frigates, as well as for catching a glimpse of the wonderful sea lion colony.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nAround the island is a protected channel where you can go snorkeling in the deep blue waters. Swim amongst the sea lions and see some of the other amazing\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fdiving\"> marine life\u003C\u002Fa> that lives in the waters around this beautiful little outcrop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>It may not be the most spectacular place in the whole archipelago but it really gives you the chance to get up close and personal with some of the island chain’s most charismatic animals, the sea lion. That’s what makes it a great stopping off point on any \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Ftours\">tour of the Galapagos islands\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[136,140],{"title":74,"image":137},[138],{"url":139},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FLobos%20island%20galapagos.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=zq%2Fe4yD5u5PBeZViTq9XW0JYkSmF9MZRQU%2FhU24TPlRk9VqroENn3tTO4U4mgcqe87yZqvTScyopvlWsG9cXfBq4XlcQFvQJlVohNHBHqztCLn7fzJy0gGI%2BYRoqdXRbmQHDUuEHicRDTkB0GTp57hnPddjCOAZHTOlB1Ww2WU6h1pzZSG0gvyWt0R533CHhgyaQi8xfz5wrCww0YnvjLf1w7iDwC36UP1X1GaAcTGI%2FM0DBo3oebI5eKPHPx0nOyVjfg87uSLyHgB4wtt63Fl%2BqJpH4FKyBAf2x%2BLi0eaSD4jBfnxia7NZzcDr6mg4sENyi6vBjaOO1SuzYmC2Wig%3D%3D",{"title":23,"image":141},[142],{"url":143},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FLobos%20island.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=Cw5OW%2F9G85EU5XtXTQSmID8syGyjC%2BKrqDl6CtuTKVsv866QpHE%2FRrBhWPxRsNzzpnLaqfAqdD11gmAwnChXG08BODJ46WoOXBF2TzphcSSMt%2B3fDB5AYqN59oN2ZeQPcEWVBEUFX%2BvFY%2BxwDKdCFR4lWsWHIAtroB3G0j33GPwo%2BRDhz6jMDE%2Fh6J30kmx%2BZDC7ABMrk0kaskpieJD2Zmy8kSe0MeBk6bJ%2Fs7n2sIlVj98rWX4oxWKy%2F9OpK%2FvuJ5lDoflb8Kv207pMKX3hpe8aPWcgp8pT38jRztjHkb5fczu3TzsTocB43ny9oBcdGYc3dHEAgVsPT3eWxwXUqQ%3D%3D",{"title":145,"details":146,"images":147},"Pitt Point","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Visitor site on San Cristobal island – Red-footed boobies\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>This place is on the north of San Cristobal. Here there are endemic species such as lava lizards and red-footed boobies. The view is impressive when you walk up to the high part of the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You may be lucky to see the red-footed booby – the least seen of the bunch. It’s also the home of the Chatham mockingbird, only found here on San Cristobal island. Punta Pitt is an official Galapagos park visitor site and can be reached by joining a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">wildlife cruise\u003C\u002Fa>, there are several boats that include this beautiful excursion in their itinerary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[148,152,157],{"title":145,"image":149},[150],{"url":151},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FPitt%20Point.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=kemzJPdfwtF%2F2p5twyxwX6xuwaZhdn%2BiewuWle1%2F6NBJfVSnmq1kJNmPtTUv2Pxpi7Abku46w%2F%2Bhpws3kvogCiGx9ZA7QWtmEGirkC4x9XeYZSiq538u5207HBBfUR%2FSH%2FDE3qr1E3KaCfPIxzmieTUPL%2FF2HoDmu7Posg91iz4nf2g0kvvUZmMQrUrKs81aQd4oMpcFFlWMVjrp%2BowO5rhhC9tcf4RoRvu6vaYmaS1%2Fp5tC1I6IG5pY6ldfURRAcbifMpQgsKVkA1dBS5V21SlTrplnJ9Bjoo%2BdPCbL%2BUF7bqbTEzyRB%2FHGdDPhffsiBoCM3Ty4b%2BxaQi4rjkeQoA%3D%3D",{"title":153,"image":154},"Red footed boobies",[155],{"url":156},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FRed%20footed%20boobie.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=ASPpYEwAzSMDGkRQtfVvsXlRphip9pobmQ%2FxSHzLa5FHGAgyM0RkAXLXoSckt6HnkT%2FmKqAbA8RBDpE%2Frf0OXvBxKmP7QglYerOm%2BewVYxJoIpxOV7oNlr%2FeAYQwXj5pcI7yByQ1gxK658rWWyjfwFTlxtJi%2Fl2SAB2YznwrUcRbW72E%2FRwMokQMUD2N9%2B7R5NMh10fNIKL0OOlTR8tVbSW82OUbsDXdeIcBAGR9EzXoxEQWqiBpTDeeRS8BUdzYbqxCydjvthdm1S7kFUsinTO6uNznaq0D5lB4RoLw9WWzFT2DN8W4dS9urhGk5r6uGoVuRIRacE%2FDVvdp59uwXQ%3D%3D",{"title":158,"image":159},"Lava Lizard",[160],{"url":161},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FLava%20Lizard.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=yAB5qojxzwn5xEQzrn7MS4jqGu%2B6ZndzC1bnXMxpSXIOqM6l3HmciOS%2BSJGksb8TaToGmCs31i723fJvbyenga5NBHO99Qu%2F%2FIlFbfwteqSf00Gt7scW0%2BUiW0sK1SAPD2tatCX2fCmSzpRvbLQvYOXgUIgygAFUPtd59GNaluoAuteAuIyUng066lqaIRdgba%2FrxjDJLXE27TVRM9B8cRvCJtZ1VhB9Bqe252xG9tKzB%2FgFqP2pIPEzOt2DNpBLlVg6sl31S5XEqlY8gHpSDbvfK6Z%2FFatYahsE3M7GAeTwMxaInJbDPA0BXEFZhReT5Q6YjrA4PU4vYW0F%2BUGNzg%3D%3D",{"title":163,"details":164,"images":165},"Ochoa Beach","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>White sand beach on San Cristobal Island\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Ochoa beach is very close to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno airport and usuañlly is the first visit on many \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">cruise trips\u003C\u002Fa>. A small Island just an hour from San Cristobal Island. It’s a subtle introduction to the Galapagos Islands. It is an easy wet landing with a short trail leading to a sandy beach good for swimming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Pelicans and other \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fbirdlife\">Galapagos seabirds\u003C\u002Fa> fly up overhead. There is a small tidal lagoon behind the beach where seabirds can be observed as well as the rare Chatham mockingbird. This is a great place to practice your snorkeling skills and ask your guide for some tips on how to improve them before taking on the more exciting sites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[166],{"title":23,"image":167},[168],{"url":63},{"title":170,"details":171,"images":172},"El Junco Lagoon","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>El Junco Lagoon\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>El Junco lagoon is located in the Highlands of San Cristobal Island; it is a collapsed caldera of an ancient volcano and it’s the only natural source of fresh water in the Galapagos Archipelago and this led to the first settlements on the Island and used by American forces stationed in Baltra Island during World War II. However, the Lagoon is not a fresh-water source to the Town of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno as it’s located within the protected area of the Galapagos National Park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>El Junco is the Spanish word for sedges, which are endemic to the Galapagos and the Lagoon is also surrounded by endemic Miconia plants. Many species of birds inhabit the area: frigate birds, white-cheeked pintail and mockingbirds. Also it offers magnificent views of the San Cristobal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[173,177],{"title":23,"image":174},[175],{"url":176},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FEl%20junco.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=dONuIF5pkZUOAuAyqR5pPeC2IvzvnIeFyC2e3knBzcLzeWFlPVK5PZ7AmfyAk7OM4bvOMgtlY8jw6je2TV0fdMdX3R0n2HMnQ%2FxqrUcODkQxfDXpcfhWJMQMFBYDex62G9uIAWmlcoveFSty0%2FLhxxHXN7hP%2FF4%2BmUh%2FroGxWDcqTwt8oKz0KN4ByPZJZ0LqFvA%2BXcFq7S%2F1MF51FExS6z1m7PCJPOClhKD0p1ZTGJ3Km4imseOp4Rvt20bvr9o2Mb8huTetTp1hH87zZSG2xcAKLPrhh2S8VE4sKho5M14uiHs3WjAGRXG65QEblIlU7QzrsoGa3pR30mWpybKqMw%3D%3D",{"title":178,"image":179},"White-cheeked pintails",[180],{"url":181},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FWhite%20Cheeked%20Pintails.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=vkeXHzZETaL8d4tqlSKHyM42FAnQAWbPutyjilqaY1g7lymbW2AUy5A7KF%2FuIZHWyAWqS7U4izS4Xe2XxgxeU%2BlV6fqDQ8ljoYdB9fGBUHl76HS24yveyyvYqhoN%2Fri%2Bpyjn%2BQf%2BBo0acPjQGMPVwD5CbhHSWQaHhnoxIqu52efbS3jRRGwg%2FAbTUSA5%2BODh%2BVSSCbCISqsqzdeCfltSgKm%2FdB1QRt2McJwbIRCAJVI0o4JXASnNmAdgC4HROpO7FTjkhSSVYYLfu0FM%2FoB8CdqZ3Chmrspgq%2BlBJkEjpiFCcuC3BPCeOdN51Zf1WYbpTHI%2BITdSlmWskLzFcduJgg%3D%3D","San Cristobal","san-cristobal",{"shortDescription":185,"mainImage":186,"visitorSites":189,"name":221,"url":222},"This is one of the best places to spot the Red footed boobies, both at Darwin bay and at El Barranco  and offers incomparable hiking and snorkeling sites for the adventurous traveler. ",[187],{"url":188},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FGenovesa%20Wildlife.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=Dv8yEMc6fJM9Yv381KRF22zvuZ8s9efJzfHGZZ5ciscf11a1bhfcpBBvncmhi%2BbmomBVteEeWRxbmSQpQFseU9%2FRbSbyVfDE61STDHfV2%2FLk1WFDwKs%2FtT8NnvCDt70tjTyqQNbo%2BzYtI4Ie3dcW3TjwHwhYVgr%2FhrgaPMSQlgSDnaa2gaNvdIJFVpeorG28dhYtubOY8DpR7pwyg7I5p0x2PJHcK6yavS%2BOCxi%2BFsCr26It735AulZ0PrgtxU3R5xfrKhexQ14vdCIaIZ3A8m7AvQ0O8wBpH2OfdVOjga4TOzL%2FRxhk7%2FRTxk4UFg8u93VtLAlhQjdVMDAsChdnDw%3D%3D",[190,207],{"title":191,"details":192,"images":193},"Prince Phillips Steps","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Galapagos islands visitor site – nesting red-footed boobies\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>At El Barranco, also known as Prince Philip’s Steps, visitors climb to El Barranco plateau which is part of the stretch of land that surrounds Darwin Bay on its eastern side. Everywhere one looks, there are Masked boobies on the ground and Red-Footed boobies in the trees.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nBeyond a broad lava field that extends towards the ocean, thousands of storm petrels flutter like swarms of locusts, and Short-eared Owls hunt down the more inexperienced ones.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-snorkelling-sites-galapagos\">Snorkeling\u003C\u002Fa> can be done at the beach or alongside the cliffs. The water inside the bay is very rich in nutrients, so one never knows what may be encountered. Tower is one of the most fantastic islands because of its animals, its landscape, its remoteness and its unspoiled nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[194,198,202],{"title":23,"image":195},[196],{"url":197},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FPrince%20Phillips%20Steps.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=Aks6%2Bf3hZemZMwpqnLGUN5W3hZ0hcfROBBg3sM66UOCuiqiXOo0C2FSg%2BajWQLo%2B%2FqcgAJH19ohSyVkaagAJt2LP2hrsIHqnkBPhO9GhAWoyj7E%2B58FxMuQ4ZQStiTr57%2B%2FD%2B6g8Lx1xj7fmzwPG75KHiMWmi9P7NzhEFH03sV%2FTc5aajldYOJ2n1%2FUOqVoigw%2B11p%2BarO%2BPlGHAXwEVIdtFG6rZobv3%2BKaoEojNgkFU%2B6GlhFKO1fP4Yj6pNgrp0LqW%2Fpb5og1nn6BhVe1rrOaOwuQ5Ij3%2Fe1klRvQq1o%2B14p8CxrUhmAMmYV7SVocScnmF67aQHMuNmFs4BIxt4g%3D%3D",{"title":199,"image":200},"Red footed boobie",[201],{"url":156},{"title":203,"image":204},"Red footed booby",[205],{"url":206},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FEl-Barranco-Genovesa-Island.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=QuMm%2BL2GU7f0l0qYu%2FZCKW9I7KB%2FgglwC4I0oy4QI%2B2RBdhtcuchBNiUmXWFJbSU45iE5ocmgzSGryj%2BnsuQ%2Bp3fFBZ8W8IjAdk%2BckuUrw%2Fj9hiVv%2Bahymj3itcOJnLDRrpJZOghgx4l2xNRQcz1otfsR2P5YaF7iG0RQ8WV6shaPP8ggrJJpyZgXoS5niy5DdfYiNfeV%2F8SGl9TObkMST5nvDLIYxvnzQ5v6oGgGiIHtKnZyn0NJqBrQkQ%2FHCsUYDwNh%2FxLdsZqhMv%2FsnYZn%2Fe9r%2BO4UaQ5As2RcFCvZaOSbdOOBGZ5O96g5GMATz063gp0PuxmIm5XhObWVpsHgg%3D%3D",{"title":208,"details":209,"images":210},"Darwin Bay","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Great place for snorkeling on Genovesa Island\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Darwin Bay was created when the island’s large crater collapsed below sea level. Landing on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fdifferent-colors-of-sand-on-the-galapagos-beaches\">white coral beach\u003C\u002Fa> in the middle of the bay requires a wet landing. Once ashore, the number of birds seems overwhelming. Masked Boobies soar overhead, Great Frigatebirds display their pouches while resting on the nearby rocks and plants, Mockingbirds Galapagos Black volcanic rockscamper quickly across the sand. It’s easy to see why Darwin Bay is a favorite of birders.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nBeyond the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Ftop-4-beaches-galapagos-islands\">beach\u003C\u002Fa>, a series of tide pools carved out of black volcanic rock offer Wandering Tattlers, Lava Gulls, Whimbrels and Turnstones a place to fish. Yellow-Crowned, Black-Crowned and Lava Herons and White and Yellow Warblers have also been seen in the area.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe trail follows the coast through the Salt Bush and Mangrove nesting area of the Great Frigatebirds and Red-Footed Boobies. Unlike the Masked and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fwhy--boobies-feet-blue\">Blue-Footed Boobies\u003C\u002Fa> who nest on the ground, the Red-Footed Boobies can be seen nesting in trees between \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fgalapagos-islands-september\">September\u003C\u002Fa> and July. Boobies and Frigatebirds share an adversarial relationship. They nest in the same areas. Boobies frequently destroy the Frigatebird nests, while Frigatebirds feed on Booby eggs.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nContinuing on the trail, visitors climb gradually to the edge of the cliff seeing Red-Foots nesting in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fmangroves\">Mangrove trees\u003C\u002Fa> below. Bird watching from the trail includes sightings of Sharp-Beaked Finches, Large Cactus Finches, Large Ground Finches, Galapagos Doves and Swallow-Tailed Gulls. Reaching the end the trail at the cliff’s edge offers an incredible view of the island and the many birds living there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[211,216],{"title":212,"image":213},"Lava gulls",[214],{"url":215},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FLava%20gulls.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=sjuxOcr04IJV%2FoV%2FGP5ICYMT%2BHEJABIc2FbWJPbvS1SVcKCqWTtQ8ZJoTmUioO9IITxMpAtFqf%2BC%2B1tjPn5GSrgbBZg7pYQq3nPA9naO4Jaeu6u3RcRNO4waA%2B679zt96hw9MR6O2i9WpI%2BTHHRZ1JlPovIq6ZHfg1uTIZTYwVPG7nCoBo7wUD7nBggm91NYi7Kp3qqR0%2Fkg0P6NYzeerO1oTpE3ydOtK3Oxb4zD0d07Lpi85j8xWBNSbZrrFdwPj%2BfxJdvsU6U0ILtNJT9PGvZH076RtdaDenGXHvG16p84%2BHZvFzCYAUgYBNoTezRy97x%2FCYDMwA%2F5uQiG7loiOQ%3D%3D",{"title":217,"image":218},"Frigate birds",[219],{"url":220},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FFrigate%20birds%20Genovesa.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=KXV%2BZ4mmJQCs8xNed0CA7M94Tc2A5nAv0iO98o0h9WhfW4AoO6Jz40XZgBlczZVgegu5fFIkg0qHYsMmnlj46KVNvBF8Am6t2XLyHUBVDUC4bSYLewrQYEQxL1q9RJt4mrf6bdkKUb6zB3F4fMyTaJr0IygCGspEsK2Q5iiHr1GBR4s54nVu%2FP1DQ8XaInfIhEh5bTn4DG4C5NHycwAM0vKrv%2BMd8MaA7Z4Vfv3oaWtOskBGVkYvSAsuke0M%2FzFQASIPMe6zXW5R598fwjtFsCFH%2BjoJbwGQvf%2BukIAFTgophU6nOA14FFbjQb70aMdrL7ag7vOS2cIxrjbYHKqutw%3D%3D","Genovesa","genovesa",{"shortDescription":224,"mainImage":225,"visitorSites":228,"name":229,"url":230},"The birth place of “Lonesome George”, an icon of the Galapagos; it is one of the most protected sites as it house a thriving Endemic Turtle population. ",[226],{"url":227},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FPinta%20Tortoise.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=rcuJ42zHalJdCDS%2FOv86ycZZxQUk1KhNZcaYMjqHKZoq0YbtNzoNyhVwDdkhWDafujeGRTenvjMVuoS3KDhHwtzLJd6If3Ynb7%2BUyh83BDKbqqDX7PUVOuaWmI6S2BlYJu6kTkkxRUQxPoJbC9%2B1OUEFRFHEk0MAUc%2BNqiZJS5oo96KpVHZ34yo8BwBHPzrmIWli6h9AxzcgBl34jPl0CMBWr06wXOHwp2lIZjkkLgGLIXdu2QxYyQozR8RmKA%2FMvX1dOTV2FrmVW5kFxWjJ6xJDombLmZZH0G8rElzr7JgrzOOXsWbVcsgcnFZnYgoHZNde4UZaePIRDTLMvaNnHw%3D%3D",[],"Pinta","pinta",{"shortDescription":232,"mainImage":233,"visitorSites":236,"name":369,"url":370},"Santa Cruz is considered as the main populated Island in Galapagos and starting\u002Fending point for most cruises and tours; it also has wonderful natural sites to visits like the Highlands (Turtle in semi-wild environment).",[234],{"url":235},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FSanta%20Cruz%20Highlands%20Tortoise.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=oHT4QHOxEZgBO1BkanFV5ySuJ2FXbgLgxO4PcoGqjyspo54LnOrK4t7dhqBmqLCXV1pLhpD%2Fp5xdF8t7p6SmXyOGktIs8dDsuc3MUztmKLGdRFK%2BDIzWAGjG3ftTkmZCnozNLCJVxN2TfVShQKi7itTru5nYPDC2iutLLTbnFEH0T6YL%2B%2FT2U8JbbifZsU1HCZZiMjkxF4uVN9N5fEfDje8DZf3gGtLEhk0mS%2BebhBh5WxeVk4%2B6TiovfmKQUjCIUyoxgdOZoocIJh7XtjtjKSYwb9oyS2ATGW2XdrDUXUhGwhn16wT3J6mq%2Bb2YVtyeCN37RSaRPMsV1N9USh%2FECA%3D%3D",[237,250,267,279,288,296,309,322,331,339,352,356,360],{"title":238,"details":239,"images":240},"Tortuga Bay","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">Tortuga Bay on Santa Cruz Island\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>The Galapagos Islands unfold new horizons for adventures. A visit to the Galapagos makes you believe that somewhere on this planet, there exists a mystique land blessed with spectacular flora and fauna, which are hard to find anywhere else. The archipelago, indeed, is where you can catch a glimpse of exotic wildlife and unleash your \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-snorkelling-sites-galapagos\">snorkeling\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fdiving-the-galapagos-islands\">diving\u003C\u002Fa> fantasies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Tortuga Bay beach is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in the archipelago\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Of all Galapagos tourist attractions, Santa Cruz sees more tourists than other islands, thanks to the hidden natural treasures confined to the island. And if you are keen to discover the exotic marine wildlife and kaleidoscopic birds, Tortuga Bay, which is located in Santa Cruz, is an ideal destination for you. You will get an eye full of sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, and Darwin’s finches while you walk down the shore. If you are given to snorkeling or surfing, Tortuga Bay can fulfill all your adventurous desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Getting there isn’t difficult. You can board a bus from the Baltra airport, which will take you to Puerto Ayora via the Itabaca channel. Once you reach Puerto Ayora, you can stay there for a night in one of the hotels and hike in the morning to Tortuga Bay. It is a forty-five-minute walk from the main water taxi dock in Puerto Ayora. However, it might take you an hour to stroll down to the beach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The white sandy beach is deep-seated, and while you straddle along the pavement, surrounded by the exotic forest abounded with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcactus\">candelabra cactus \u003C\u002Fa>and prickly pair, you might come across a myriad of birds, including the most sought-after Galapagos finches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Trailing along a rocky coastline packed with spectacular cactus forests, you can observe marine iguanas, brown pelicans, and blue-footed boobies. If you step further, you can catch a glimpse of a serene lagoon area at the extremity and enjoy snorkeling there. This junction is known as Playa Mansa. You can rent a kayak if you wish to spot sea turtles playing against the ocean waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>For surfing the larger beach is great, yet it is not tranquil and even dangerous at times; therefore, you need to be careful while gliding past the turbulent waters. Sometimes a strong undercurrent flows, which can be dangerous if you are a novice. Also, don’t try to ascend on fragile sand dunes, as they are off limits.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nA full day can be enough for Tortuga Bay. However, if you are willing to delve into the spot, you might consider a second day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[241,245],{"title":23,"image":242},[243],{"url":244},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Ftortuga-bay-galapagos2.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=sIDbGv4FYR41xdoMnwRCziP%2Brz4J2QVFS8XpppxKUliCtwekCvqzUB3brgaok8pS80q6ZJufzyls27fRx2bek8IdzPoA59AqZf25LBSgvVxgOXaenqM1p5T8sqsCBKysAcQO%2BlLO9g1T4PJ8IPJ0bPymusg%2FCurpBJjl8uPVm2CkvTYFxknyzqC0vZ6fXNYwBqvaWgN2uE5udu3hGU%2FSlKbAyZUtJroebeIQPYRiE61x69esPHdBA1g1SkY3K%2BRe8lF4NWCL6krG05oN4CjLLudT5wLCCvenktaz9kp2Ee02XV%2F1wmjLbstpY%2Bc5Lkvbo44pangnKC3DU%2F4N8sHSXg%3D%3D",{"title":246,"image":247},"Sea turtle",[248],{"url":249},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Fsea%20turtle2.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=wtD99A9klQdlgBf8M5hyi%2FOcJpcGBPKS2jupaB%2BPql0U1iG2DVC9OFhRqp8JfDB2LUn4ES0MFlerHuHUUL5OM7tBqkf3ZIMXfMr639PDSOTpuHEnFp%2Bz7hp8prX8J8Nhs3KOjdqZ8gJ2axsRk0%2FZ%2B550pyqbeP45sR%2BqlxPm%2B4s4tNa9KqcbPs4jCXitrGsOMzY4BTUtMcvnmdqJuWXZt8U5B58j4bUCqEsFqJTrlkje%2BRXmp%2BuvrF4qMAueSQRtu%2FcXXX7NrPDa5Ri1upFDXFLp44cPospBApBqsvhIK1uxRMgkRoLr3Lr0iiEHb8jhFVVEKLpnlEiXWaJgMnqmeQ%3D%3D",{"title":251,"details":252,"images":253},"Bachas Beach","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Galapagos Islands travel visitor site – Bachas beach\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The sand at Las Bachas is made of decomposed coral, which makes it white and soft, and a favorite site for nesting Galapagos sea turtles. The Sally Lightfoot crabs are abundant on the lava rocks along the water’s edge. These crabs will eat anything they can get their claws on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>On this hike, you can see flamingoes, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black-necked stilts, and whimbrels, and sea turtles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[254,258,262],{"title":23,"image":255},[256],{"url":257},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FBachas%20beach.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=ZgqrALpmpQadlS5AxAZxfYtU2FwhYNbbjvEZyLaj2WNfb45V5DbQ%2FXdgt5at9a3JWJe8ukeuBuqgNlq6ClXCepKQFOwmJD%2BldUWUkveWTfsXwxEuu4SUJUfCuAtVDH9YT6VxuGyDQrpRqPMnnyXbVA%2BQ%2FG0bcmx0qf1zmRtmTWtAlTAwsN5LW0FBD2fXYELO67i1KqUN0M5ps%2Bqw3DMmhVEIA5ybMrXFIb5zNZhvjdUnmuqOsqS2TLBbF2XZsACdDm7a94KXeHIiglwRlFl7h4raFHzNhd1OB9jY8ZFkt52hrBb8dne%2FoLkbNFZf6Uq%2BNrvwgWJVk4ZU8lDapeDmwg%3D%3D",{"title":246,"image":259},[260],{"url":261},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FSea%20turtle.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=BPndOTxs2kqHO39%2FxL64vGe6OT3tJT9Vj%2F2SsRXhu09dfVuXa3oT%2F%2FHkpz8dGr1yDq9AU90%2BX4bgG%2Bx%2FP3kCPyeNuxYHYZbjfYNZlVRmAOd%2Bs0Joyf2PWDVjsxe3vdKqpQ2d2HkOhCS3JruS3DkOZzgHLM%2Bd9Njbe2mEG7ZebLnUHTQ%2BuwrlCJjSrKu%2FEWvn6Mk7v13MGi9DFwtDEOXSrl%2FseNmdLnFxxl1F%2FDkjks%2FeQajOKGZoTDdVNG5bA%2BDwjE%2BM%2F%2BnYziD5qOuO6Eir0F5QdfOMSBZEyapFg2Ip8WWu9OHhQwizb4N8S4aRvN8mw2%2F63Hua%2FmUsVZtFO%2FDf4Q%3D%3D",{"title":263,"image":264},"Flamingos",[265],{"url":266},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FFlamingos%20Bachas%20%28Santa%20Cruz%29.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=KjAaLdX506kUpMHUOLnlLHcdE3MSenfztvg6iZY9Frx4bjKtgRXu5ZYl9pwg3WB4nAJv8Zt4kRIA%2BnAkXrkaPj80uPMA6IRZCXu1rdcprgMcFybpGHzMy7gv%2Bw9ORECLM40XPCDv0dEa6E9hs1%2Bdyvg1k62Thm%2Fc72hu4jDwvATguU0NvilvddLEgcs5WyoHeBl%2BK7IvoKdUHKY1YX9LcHrVSu74F5huBDBDISP%2FTiHsDcmmHTS0rky3kSALJKPUHUfJtsGKROCfshrLbzfZlh4RNvGD%2Bz0S4jzl4sB8cVAyGRWGQTb2qnDQmGSsoESRJE%2BUOptoBeEfhIjvCynC0g%3D%3D",{"title":268,"details":269,"images":270},"Black Turtle Cove","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Marine visitor site accessible by zodiac on Santa Cruz Island\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>What a fantastic site! Black Turtle Cove, a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fmangroves\">red mangrove\u003C\u002Fa> lagoon on Santa Cruz, is a nursery for many sharks and rays. It is also a great location to observe mating sea turtles, after all, the site takes its name from the black sea turtles that mate in these calm waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>There are large groups of resting white-tip reef sharks, schools of golden rays and spotted eagle rays, and a few juvenile scalloped hammerhead sharks and black-tip sharks. The water is nearly mirror-calm, and you often use paddles instead of the loud panga engines to move around the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[271,275],{"title":23,"image":272},[273],{"url":274},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FBlack%20Turltle%20Cove.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=QlMYNzKvEo86gQoVQhGOye6lxErFnlp67dZhWISgC6p%2Fioz3MMKRLYmr77QpNWJaue8KS0XCQjGkuvIAA3AN0MhPzyRk4a2TdTDYXlwkX46OatlSup7vB14ZFkXE7EKuDybZHovmZc3IwT4hevNHJ6zRp0pL6pluPnj%2B9sjK1eIqbHzQbyKoeceKvNJBlEYgc0IkPTbPNofQahH5KGsOmbRc%2B%2Fz%2Fg3j0T8FVT0sQJ5MDeYnfGNK%2B0lmdBXrlE28JUX%2FhtWth5wIoVIxdicYpDvXQtPIUsHsYONYv7jHiLqLkUo2chFZ%2FqK3Lb0xYq6mzz8dPWsDJc1SxyY9mCIz1GQ%3D%3D",{"title":276,"image":277},"Hammerhead sharks",[278],{"url":131},{"title":280,"details":281,"images":282},"Charles Darwin Reasearch Station","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">Charles Darwin – Visit the research station to learn about Evolution\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>The Galapagos Islands played a significant role in the history of evolution. The observations of flora and fauna of the islands greatly helped \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fhuman-history-galapagos-islands\">Charles Darwin \u003C\u002Fa>in the development of his theories. Considered the most celebrated traveler of Galapagos, he, in fact, was the first person to conduct a scientific study on the Galapagos in 1835. He maintained in his later life that the facts he observed, especially on Darwin Finches, in the Galapagos were the source of inspiration for all his research and ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The foundation of the Charles Darwin Station was laid to commemorate the famous association between Charles Darwin and Galapagos. Headed by a group of more than two hundred educators, scientists, and research volunteers, as well as support staff, this notable institution is committed to the preservation of ecosystems of the islands. Located at Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz Island, the biological foundation presents some great facts about the Galapagos environment that travelers otherwise may not pay heed to during their visit to the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fconservation\"> Charles Darwin Station\u003C\u002Fa> aims to provide:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>• Technical and information assistance for the Galapagos National Park Service as well as other branches of Ecuador’s government.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n• Support to residents as well as scientists working in the Galapagos Islands.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n• Environmental education to students and island communities and to travelers who arrive at the Galapagos every year.\u003Cbr \u002F>\n• Hands-on training in science, education, and conservation for Ecuadorian university students participating in scholarships and volunteer programs of the Darwin Station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The center is a reservoir of information on habitats and local conservation, as well as other fascinating relevant statistics. The most striking attraction of this station is certainly the Tortoise Breeding Center, where one can view tortoises of varied sizes and shapes. Travelers here can freely walk and get their photos clicked with the tortoises. Among other inhabitants at the center, you can see the land and marine iguanas and different species of birds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The visiting fee for the Charles Darwin Research Station is included in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fentry-requirements\">entrance fee\u003C\u002Fa> for the National Park, which is around $100. The station is merely a half an hour stroll from the beautiful Puerto Ayora town center. Besides conserving the Galapagos environment and biodiversity, the center aims to educate people on conservation. Indeed, one gets the opportunity to learn about the rich history and nature of the islands by visiting the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[283],{"title":284,"image":285},"Giant tortoise",[286],{"url":287},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FSanta%20Cruz%20Giant%20Tortoise.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=ptDvubTeGWw%2FkXl1BJTj3jHDkOQhpOL6F2mFudSPIxpwasX92yD4IgjGOJE%2B9yvn6sU0ar9IrwPZnv4KnfTerp5X2p%2F6c8e%2BNqpiuEWGYWr%2FHKwH3GIWG%2BfoqFAaWaXnbDvdSjNWcGVce%2ByWORK9eetA7IwLLjLcSBkScSUTlryaQOGGu%2FV4cpjZCVGcvXAvCXBTGH%2FfkootoIa6QcJXLz515wBjQiy2a3amL33qd4WHR0EPXJHfFuBBXYvNX16ecJrR5YibSZGHGAOKhPNgbhqqJlqGJfsOBKLiOwxkgL2OJGTrMxl%2FQGtM4kDLCVm2LutVrSDxkvSU%2FpJ2hMn%2Bkg%3D%3D",{"title":289,"details":290,"images":291},"Lava Tunnels","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">Volcanic formations on Santa Cruz Island in Galapagos \u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>When lava flows through the outer part of the stream gets cold and hardens, but the liquid magma within continues flowing. When it ceased empty tubes are left behind. This is what happened in Santa Cruz Island several times, leaving an island full of lava tunnels. The most frequently visited is the “Tunnel of Endless Love”, named so because of the heart-shaped hole in the roof of it. The tunnel is 800 meters long. Other tunnels can be visited out of town following the Cascajo street for one km, where a large sign announces them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>There are several natural tunnels (lava tubes): one 3 km from Puerto Ayora on the road to Bellavista, unsigned on the left, look for the black-and-white posts (tread carefully); barn owls may be seen here. Two more are 1 km from Bellavista; on pri­vate land, US$1.50 to enter, bring a torch or pay for one – it takes about 30 minutes to walk through the tunnels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[292],{"title":23,"image":293},[294],{"url":295},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FLava%20Tunnels.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=y3CqiGLnngb98AKGjLY4gPYrMHS5tDYHGsylqfv8P2y7e4ViYeUCEZ%2BINMRkswhufudGlpBM4R4voUOCVT6rTKUK7YA4%2FEBtFqmENja%2BttWUgawOPBSpRZPcGKyhIQb8bB1sT%2FuCFS5%2B1%2BgxgBqDa2Y0Z1HdDXjEyk9GTSR%2BVPQ4klABeTWhfLNwK4LEjjmaPZMz9jb2Wrrz%2BcXXK4vb7oFP4Dt461UCNK5qQR4z4sbEy%2F9UrTrV%2BFR3Ryfy3MpJ9omws%2BySwXIvs9UNTmxyzlMXTYeRahS3gwmySUHR8%2F4O3Iaveh0UfIfn8VCDW3%2BlUpqd%2BnEvzTjuPxYf3%2B2O%2BA%3D%3D",{"title":297,"details":298,"images":299},"Twin craters","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Twin craters in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The Gemelos (twins) are a pair of craters approximately 30 meters deep located on either side of the road to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fislands\u002Fbaltra\">Baltra\u003C\u002Fa> (the island where the airport lies). The holes could be created because of a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fvolcanoes\">volcanic explosion\u003C\u002Fa> or because of magma chambers inside the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You will find Los Gemelos on the road to Baltra, beyond Santa Rosa; if you are lucky, take a camioneta all the way. Otherwise, go to Santa Rosa, and then walk. It’s a good place to see the Galapagos hawk and barn owl. The surrounding forest is full of birds such as the vermilion flycatcher or the yellow warbler.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe highlands and settlement area of Santa Cruz are worth seeing for the contrast of the vegetation with the arid coastal zones.To Santa Rosa and Bellavista From San Francisco school in Puerto Ayora, 3 daily buses leave for Santa Rosa and Bellavista, 30 min trip, return immediately; fare for all destinations US$0.40. On roads to the main sites, hitching is easy but expect to pay a small fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[300,304],{"title":23,"image":301},[302],{"url":303},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FLos%20Gemelos%20Santa%20Cruz.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=A9gxFBgyozSjxJOValBckGoz2jhBOvqYONgAOI9gJeY4yobz6FalHwfl7IYZpfHJbxhftjU5rm6F5i65l3Z%2F1cjV9gU86Axx58vpHVwAdcwxAmmjSDnM4W1Bgj6xiw1NAeezPs%2FTQR%2BrFYct%2BnGcABIOFCAgvk%2B3kaDfi0nPUJjNkHv88unpmtX0qIeZMHHoR%2F3Wn7EF26E3CuwCxkFPF3C1RgwNj4%2B0lxvvXURMw4%2B%2Bv3Rb%2F5FDh4GzN8wqW9mZMeJ7HZRdm2BeuUZJiSLbfAgHae%2BRUZ5iE%2BnH4smbytXw9dEHpl40fw6lld9UpoqYz9rIC6FmLogAfARDPbv9Bg%3D%3D",{"title":305,"image":306},"Yellow Warbler",[307],{"url":308},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Fyellow%20warbler.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=04EeatcQmW%2BeWkd4bhN9gWKwtbxdV4C6stsn7c2ZrlNCfftdW5hm2s7Fq3fLr1Q3XaA1MffPmHpDlfIe6CCoUiFc0G1Y3f1uIeDUh5qjV54IcNtChk0QKf7jV5%2F7ibk4Yc8%2Fm5qCLYuOUiSEezrEyUZZmqXsiFNdF4wh6AfaIAaBIPDlFFrPpDOBq6rTizMZaHhwDeipWgHQkOMWCNRJjG8kCYqBlUqpKCgn13jAMNSZSrN8TI56ufA7Pc5AHkcB%2BrYvL8U3rnbDcV9MgI3Z56DPiwAn5YuqncuYmBdBu4ZFy0esYVKknTw7Nfjm%2FLEJaSy7c0%2FG22JMlrLViUvNXQ%3D%3D",{"title":310,"details":311,"images":312},"Mount Crocker","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">Viewpoint in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Hike to the higher parts of the island called Media Luna, Puntudo, and Mount Crocker. The trail starts at Bellavista, 7 km from Puerto Ayora. A roundtrip from Bellavista is 4-8 hours, depending on the distance hiked, 10-18 km (permitted and guide not required, but a guide is advisable). Take water, sunblock, a long-sleeved shirt, and long trousers to protect against razor grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Some of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fbirdlife\">birds \u003C\u002Fa>that can be spotted are the vermillion flycatcher, short-eared owls, and woodpeckers. The foot of Mount Crocker is where the broken lava rock begins to give way to soil. The mountain is covered in a dwarf forest with Miconia trees, shrubs, and ferns growing in the shallow, volcanic soil, there is no surface water to drink. The slopes of the mountain have proven to be a fertile collecting ground for scientists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[313,317],{"title":23,"image":314},[315],{"url":316},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FMount%20Crocker.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=tandLU5%2F%2BouJCVLY%2Be%2FqCncHiWOkfOjTWFKEDYmOiKL3dbR376WduJJosLrN%2FQ2PIIt1vlGEcGPeJ0IHUVkKJ4qo7GyIeq3q0N3xk9DWq4OhKaQUDhB9m3%2Fxwym1VPJollcJC35%2BEi2raH58qYIiYsG0vey%2B1xXz3E%2BDxtAusc4oxaBlJEnBTf47kofvmzT5hiIoeAzWcGTGZYcLHE2G%2BKLT9V%2F1%2FM7TI2qs9mmpKh9SphRDHBmGRc%2FafozG%2Fjm338dyfqAnSZwS5vo82kftj7y8EiaJLYMzbvLvEkJLVY1UlI7yGeV3ddIwQw55h6yVXVSUBgm69FLp6mrzzP31rg%3D%3D",{"title":318,"image":319},"Vermillion flycatcher",[320],{"url":321},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FVermillion%20flycatcher.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=HM1yZJeDHhfXuGKqHnTR9tclvXWHMcK%2BKmqdgSCWBGz86fGN9%2FjCXVcC4JGV4C5wZE1rB89pLRp0gK5cdCb57XWmdUdn51ICBTyCebi42G%2Baz4Id0Td98rajqsrvcRc6%2BZWqDmf%2FpKl2P7US1l7ZUpxmQxcFug%2F99y4M1Uhzpvmwrl3fHbybYkjsqiJ%2FjGCERQ5Fa3QdiZfZMe2KKevqgmwQdvgMQS6OgyJJzHyI24V0l3NGD9i7%2BJy%2FNZXvYXZz87YstkXvTduUch%2FW8%2B1%2BeVFZOZUOGjeknrOrn95wi3XmcYmY%2FHrs%2Fu3XE7W1%2Bad0akw02Jd3%2Bbre8g6mvlHX8A%3D%3D",{"title":323,"details":324,"images":325},"Ayora Port","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Puerto Ayora\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The Galapagos Islands are laden with absolute gems that add to their charm. It is a hub for nearly all activities in the islands where sun, sea, sailboats, and seabirds all co-exist in a harmonious equilibrium. Puerto Ayora is considered the largest town in terms of size and population in the Galapagos. It lies on the south of Santa Cruz Island and is well connected by ferry and road to the airport in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fislands\u002Fbaltra\">Baltra\u003C\u002Fa> Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>With the population of more than 12,000, it is a prosperous coastal town with good restaurants, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fhotels\">hotels\u003C\u002Fa>, and other tourist facilities. The place boasts of one of the finest developed infrastructures in the whole archipelago. There are schools, grocery stores, hardware stores, clothing stores, marine stores, and telephone offices. It is one of the best places to stay in touch with the rest of the world, as it has plenty of cyber cafes. The cafes are equipped with premium facilities like webcams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Puerto Ayora also houses the Galapagos National Park and the Charles Darwin Foundation; thus, it is the center of the conservation efforts of the islands. Sojourners can travel to the Charles Darwin Research Station to know about the rich history associated with the Galapagos and the future conservation plans. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fislands\u002Fnorth-seymour\">North Seymour Island\u003C\u002Fa> is just an hour away from the boat. The place has no human population and can be visited to see a range of animals with unique characteristics. Tortuga Bay is a short stroll from Puerto Ayora and has Galapagos crabs, birds, and marine iguanas. There also lies a natural \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fmangroves\">mangrove\u003C\u002Fa> where you can find gigantic Galapagos tortoise and reef white-tipped sharks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The small place can easily be explored on foot. However, there are pickup trucks and taxis that operate around the place and into the highlands as well as across the island. There are water taxis that you can avail at the main dock; they will take you into either to the dock on the opposite side or to a waiting boat.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nPuerto Ayora lies along the shores of Academy Bay, with temperature ranging between 18°C and 29°C. The place thus boasts of pleasant temperature throughout the year. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fclimate\">summer season\u003C\u002Fa> usually starts from December and continues till May.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Places to See:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Las Grietas\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Charles Darwin Research Station\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Tortuga Bay\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Bay Tour\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",[326],{"title":327,"image":328},"Sea Lion",[329],{"url":330},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FSea%20Lion.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=EP85Hgy7BHijPkV1n0zuk159Hx4zWYlNhaMT85p%2BLO63MRuZJEVCY%2BKJl%2B%2BnHNXLTNNXtsJad1K2ikG60U2t6Ii95MfUZ3cKl4U5G06zdYrLLq1tbgwcrvxDeegkKhosd6qvpEgFljvMuOf3v2lPbm2%2BSjeDWy6QxHYKh%2F6nskEbt1qQL9HfRbiBMY2IBrTLX5pK3n8oyI9ld%2BtkYpKfiCA3XkkDxVkAzNkpsVJq7gfXiYdOVz3jmlH8RVGqQgKYoE9fIOrWvtoGVie91d2VZTM5h%2BFS39MD1ijGyHFE7Phb8w%2B62fWFk0HyiFIbXJ7JN2fT%2BqtbDUBYvHOfTQ10pQ%3D%3D",{"title":332,"details":333,"images":334},"Santa Cruz Highlands","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Tortoises of the Galapagos on Santa Cruz, the highlands\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Home to the most populous settlement in the islands as well as the Charles Darwin research center and the headquarters of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fhuman-colonization\">Galapagos National Park \u003C\u002Fa>Service, Santa Cruz is the main hub of scientific and cultural events in the Galapagos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>As there is so much to see and to do here, Santa Cruz is a favorite with tourists who come to walk along the enormous lava tunnel, view the unique marine life in the coves and bays and see the magnificent Galapagos giant tortoises close up. A great way to get to know the island and its habitat is to spend a day hiking in its interior. The trail begins at Bellavista, 7km from the town of Puerto Ayora, the largest settlement in the Galapagos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>From Bellavista, the route takes you to the higher parts of the island known as Media Luna, Puntudo, and Mount Croker. As you travel through the highlands, you might spot vermillion flycatchers, short-eared owls, and woodpeckers. In fact, almost every bird known to exist in the Galapagos has been spotted on Santa Cruz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Depending on the distance hiked, the circular route back to Bellavista is around 10-18km and should take between four and eight hours (of course you can take a taxi, or a white pickup truck to the main sites). And though it’s not required, your trip will be enhanced by employing a guide to lead the trek. Another highlight of a stop in Santa Cruz is a visit to Black Turtle Cove. The extensive \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fmangroves\">mangrove lagoon\u003C\u002Fa> is kept as a reserve for marine turtles and as it’s accessible only by sea as part of a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">Galapagos cruise\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Whether you want to discover the hidden interior of this fascinating island or explore the natural habitat of the magnificent Galapagos tortoises, a trip to Santa Cruz has everything that you’re looking for and more, and is sure to leave you with great memories of some fantastic experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[335],{"title":284,"image":336},[337],{"url":338},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FGPS%20Giant%20Tortoises.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=hIsGbqzv3mrqJp2oDdO1E%2BKd8M5ofl3vq1J8bjzV9ImIBXKLK6ceNokT4PP2ueHy2Tlsd9SOt3JpQjA1y2T0HZ8Oud%2FQ7lEdmgMpF5MY1QrHzmwAvYsDdwbMlTOjoJg3VBpxRloku3hS7qj6C4Lxhk46tezWu7uy6UeIiEiBNA944G1xr74aprRq%2FfHJycplCHcK0w7QriCyT2ddYiQ9lTHAPOoolpzYQg5%2FQGyzWSkeTDJ3kfyLPXkGSYFkKeGTJ5asqsTpywBln%2BwuX7WDq9SVX33BpPceOI%2BmInsOjP23Kux3FkcHHtIKNk3JTon2SNJHtePSZRMS1eH2dX8Mrg%3D%3D",{"title":340,"details":341,"images":342},"Dragon Hill","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Dragon Hill, named before the iguanas land\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>A newer visitors site on Santa Cruz Island, Dragon Hill (Cerro Dragon) has recently been opened by the Galapagos Islands National Park administration. After a dry landing at a dock, the walk takes you to a hypersalinic (saltier than the ocean) lagoon behind the beach, often frequented by flamingos, common stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>There is a short walk to the hill, which rewards with a great view of the bay and a nesting site of land iguanas. Many of the Iguanas that nest here have been repatriated by the Charles Darwin Research Station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[343,347],{"title":23,"image":344},[345],{"url":346},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FDragon%20Hil.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=T1WxeDQRsuVLfXxRDnmnKfJIW%2B7thxKE6Ws%2BmcygXPM%2FhgTIhOwso%2F7BXTZOtbGj7LUGNyJE%2BlS4KkYg%2FGQ5Mp%2FblY7vcvZ%2Fj5s3vTBfx%2FwMRS5uBD3szdrJWimgE%2F2HZP7pBaSMXL7QBuwqig3YWxtSbM4FWPZrwk5wiPbcGr9rvZMYAf6ihDiHvk81o5aGKFfvMAj2hmWTl1qq%2F1fJlqpC0ivswnHwco%2BygQnexfPk5mYkWC1tXvlc5GQHQa4nRRGdczDLaSv3PoAgwWGgb8FnBks9MPDmF9yjPWankD8XB%2FZjugVkYCaPwE4etn8SGeesLVnGKrwL4iZK5DvHqg%3D%3D",{"title":348,"image":349},"Land Iguana",[350],{"url":351},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FLand%20iguana%20galapagos%20islands.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=izz90OZVoiy2e8fPNbSytScIzbnV81aeIJkEKVHCpSmv4FkuT79JKhN%2BsHazQ4lG%2F6VFvkWkS5j5ISfM9p36lgvZT8%2BH5PDTKjbeuZMOXg6IhJgVUy6iO37mJi1uigITMN4ZQeHUD7bDoXto52UNLn0GvuML9qpBrdlD8KYKm89rGMRfIOFvLvIPLQOZv4un7fladyhuJxCTTB3YrJ4ApBPbphzAM%2FK9hqtSKX%2Bfs6%2FXtI6W9l%2F%2BDUAozwpz0p9Us8ka%2B40bW0aWomLX02jZlVtenQLwDPSBW2VMzn3PAA17CN9cF%2B8VlrO0A150cYCcOu%2FO%2F1i82%2B7ElvF0El27rg%3D%3D",{"title":353,"details":354,"images":355},"Conway Bay","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Conway Bay, visitor site controlled by the National Park \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Conway Bay is a rarely visited landing site on the northwest coast of Santa Cruz Island (close to the Islet of Eden), inhabited by a large colony of sea lions. A colony of land iguana maybe observed. The maritime, very well represented iguanas are distributed along all the coast of Santa Cruz. At one point in time, there was a large colony of land iguanas also, these were wiped out by feral dogs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The Charles Darwin Research Station has started a project to restore the land Iguana back to its natural habitat, it has started with Cerro Dragon(Dragon Hill) and will extend on to Conway Bay. You will usually have the whole beach to yourself and your group will be in complete privacy, as most of the boats offering \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">Galapagos cruises\u003C\u002Fa> do not include this site in their tour itineraries\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[],{"title":357,"details":358,"images":359},"Garrapatero Beach","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Garrapatero Beach\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Located on the northern side of Santa Cruz -Santa Cruz, this beautiful white sand beach can be found. By taking a 30 min taxi ride from Puerto Ayora and a 20-minute stroll you can get to the sandy shores of El Garrapatero Beach. The trail length consists of 500m and it takes around 20 min for visitors to complete the trail and arrive at the shore. It is open for visitors from 6 am in the morning to 6 pm in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>As any other attraction in the Galapagos Islands, signs and limits must be respected throughout the trail in order to avoid any problems. Visitors should take in mind that any place forming part of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fhuman-colonization\">the National Park \u003C\u002Fa>is an area which has to be protected. Therefore, people are not allowed to destroy the habitat by throwing garbage, feeding nor disturbing the animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Tourists are recommended to take a water bottle with them as there will be no access to fresh water at the beach. This tropical paradise known as El Garrapatero is made up of 3 km (1.8 miles) of this buttercream icing colored sand. Surrounded by beautiful \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fmangroves\">mangrove \u003C\u002Fa>trees this beach is considered as the home for these unique and precious animals such as mockingbirds, herons, black needled stilts, finches, frigate birds and many more! Besides, tourists can find marine iguanas, sea lions, crabs, oystercatchers, ducklings around the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>In a lagoon found at the back left side of the beach, enclosed by mangrove trees, people may be able to find the main bird which identifies this beach; Galapagos-pink flamingos. The cerulean blue and clear water allows tourists to swim, snorkel, kayak and paddle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>One of the best things about this beach on Santa Cruz Island is Birdwatching, something that people of all ages can do, and everyone will certainly enjoy it. The little ones will have a great time by looking at all the animals, swimming as much as they want to in the low tide water pools found along the shore. Families can spend some quality time together by playing in the sand on the shore or by having a nice and short BBQ. Senior citizens can relax and rest by enjoying the beautiful sunsets, taking pictures and lying down on the sand as they hear the melodies of the birds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fdiving\">Scuba divers \u003C\u002Fa>can have fun doing their activities the entire year, although underwater exploration is recommended between June and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fwhy-visit-galapagos-november\">November\u003C\u002Fa> since it is considered as the best season to go there due to the water tides. El Garrapatero offers sun and a warm climate throughout the year; nevertheless, tourists may get some rain showers between \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fgalapagos-islands-february-march\">February \u003C\u002Fa>and April.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>This beach can be considered as a place which is free of human invasion. The beach, tidal pools, and trails form part of the National Park, therefore, it is free of constructions or development apart from a small park ranger post which provides space for people to change and an ecological toilet. Hence this is why El Garrapatero is the perfect beach for anyone to have a great time as they enjoy the wonders of the Galapagos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n",[],{"title":361,"details":362,"images":363},"Whale Bay","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Whale Bay, a historic location\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Located on the western coast of Santa Cruz, Whale Bay is not landed on as much as it is pointed out from the cruise boats sailing by, it is a navigational and historical landmark in the Islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Whaler Bay is the site of one of the oldest whaling camps on Santa Cruz Island. It was to here and the other similar camps that the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Freptiles\">giant tortoises\u003C\u002Fa> were brought before being loaded onboard the whalers and pirate ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[364],{"title":365,"image":366},"Whale",[367],{"url":368},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FEcuador%20Whale.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=uBpr3Ha9z4soZG1MVVxWnZz4itPr2wpFIJmn2RoHxMvsrcTupmax5O%2FOLxs7zIypHZ%2Bnnu%2FZXHgkow9wy8hVk1VDP1Zt%2FvqJZyAtzErkhq3IybLeTcFZ1e7PqaUrkDmzbwoxZ2%2BAlvv2sEYxXaqWf5W68zL6I%2BGa0pbaiPE4XsgqpR7RuLqcNX1S1XF2d1J6T7yoCPwggFpZMGySkjqqMzdURWJvdP%2BoeIkpVeSSpNec5cjOBHW0AJbXGAS9ZtL5oTFRIk0iY6tC0ItMK6CkCAewgh1CjU7Pqr0R%2FcNPp6JZvyRdJDHGxCT7IcpZEsVzjCBmDzMwd7CcjfgpSRa2sQ%3D%3D","Santa Cruz","santa-cruz",{"shortDescription":372,"mainImage":373,"visitorSites":376,"name":377,"url":378},"A life-filled location: Land Iguanas, Boobies, Sea-Lions, Frigate birds. A paradise for hiking, birdwatching and seeing the unique flora.",[374],{"url":375},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FSouth%20Plazas.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=JxBW6soZCbqJ32sk5nqgAfuviRmYgdkL7bHAAS%2FZUxLA7%2FP18GOT%2F1bdruy1%2BZsZ46KEN%2FmQ3hFTzIuha%2BpISBX9zySxNENXCBhepniubDmmK%2B18dDZ3KIT7bcU1jZeuwkFC%2BgRl1aiHBdpJcyd7Bp0AONyLnjC%2BDk1busl1LbguS0aqnmQljWfBRQixXCdjjDJ06K2pe3xV2c6uRL1IxsVGlH2N6R0V4GevmEdbQHnUpHg%2BFLEeudxDkoktBUu469jCaj8MuM%2FTfTC22rktQQ3eoGU9EZcZXHQxj3UB0ghHw6hDmZgk3%2B0vbYSgm8%2FCi3c6UrY0DbIMAOZRqgvGRA%3D%3D",[],"South Plazas","south-plaza",{"shortDescription":380,"mainImage":381,"visitorSites":384,"name":398,"url":399},"One of the most interesting sites in the entire archipelago. It is possible to observe Endemic Flightless Cormorant, Galapagos Penguins and Marine Iguanas among other creatures.",[382],{"url":383},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FFernandina%20wildlife.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=OZRZkXhmJJYM698gKBn8cIBAQiyor2cfWeOLP%2BAQAoEMfPHCWcqp4RZAERtMId0U3J0AFdyz%2FoPi%2FXuX8nrLYWVBYHfLtvFtQa6875E2pzzIYidorHGdfp7fPTfjl5e7pxmCDaUg82PDrKe9LiWH0HO7kBLEddqwbzRPv%2BMcmYobCIS7nxU20bjjTMTvDOY8Nt5OAHXDn4rYmiqPTalVbSI4qomIxyoVPM5DWp6FSvE7bAPIv7yBFKuR%2BM6sZje7kfF3r44wOJY8dsZW3fXIwj0qJLV75hbJMR3nu4W6GaJy3l20Ul5JL4aYf1UA0zibrw43wc%2BXw5p%2F9MPDS9qEXQ%3D%3D",[385],{"title":386,"details":387,"images":388},"Espinoza Point","\u003Cp>Punta Espinoza, located in Fernandina Island, stands as an unspoiled haven on Earth, as no external creatures have been introduced to Fernandina, preserving its ecosystem in its pristine state. While the initial appearance may seem desolate, Punta Espinoza boasts the highest concentration of marine iguanas, which inhabit every corner of the landscape. This space is also shared by sea lions, flightless cormorants, penguins, and vibrant Sally Lightfoot crabs, creating a striking contrast against the dark gray pahoehoe lava.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>During low tide, visitors have the opportunity to witness turtles and spotted eagle rays in an inlet along the trail. Additionally, there are tide pools where octopuses and damselfish are commonly found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Punta Espinoza is renowned as one of the finest locations for snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands. It offers excellent prospects for observing penguins, sea turtles, flightless cormorants, and marine iguanas feeding underwater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[389,393],{"title":23,"image":390},[391],{"url":392},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FEspinoza%20Point%20Fernandina%20Island.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=lCERv%2F23qt2KtKWIJImbl6pn8OJBrN3R0nIhcxn4aHbIBQgUCfhT%2B4apCeW19F%2B0TR6XOGTWLoqs0UvlMNURD6yo%2B9WvbfKUugSPx2zaXgAIB1dnvjMYj0xZ0TpcC9x8B4dWOgppsrLlClHa4y5O2IpLR2PcstrRH2BcmJQWJ8GDAO2LCo%2F8OoKBY2cnGL0XKHef%2F7nh2s3i%2BPh%2F8PzLO033Bh8MttzyKUnPCh4S7gvOk1ASP2lDFpxXO9jaIv3sQM7s%2F7ijOsHsdzhLy6i3OAzHL9Pl682rpdGgpXGU2DctEYPqD8vtKWy6SiYTgpe%2F3tgE2itcXEt7558hI4pNDQ%3D%3D",{"title":394,"image":395},"Flightless cormorant | Marine Iguana",[396],{"url":397},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FFlightless%20cormorant.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=XfEqsuhDXEKoAceG6ZAFVFrP%2BQQ0Zw3HibH6kuSbXn6GfHQhemQz12Dh6qzGTBi8WFzn3qmDVO2pdfyDxJzsAdNU9wYsZKtWjwgEWX54HRcb03MeSuAcEJgOeVIA%2BECRgNbow3j29CwBVQ5m17P0tQWAT%2BFDxrhcLBGSmL6roT%2FOra8W9zRHGagvuxZxPwLa3w%2F47UuQlumDcOIPilXU9pO3oVeQFSwqbC6kYiAsvNE6d0FOxwSStEzb5ghvDDI2jG2nCRchgY5HfhJYuci5fvEe6%2BgCUMqnWwKpyb%2B0LBzpgIqI5Rci1al7aWzJASshVLYhjl41%2BW3SS0s5P4yF1A%3D%3D","Fernandina","fernandina",{"shortDescription":401,"mainImage":402,"visitorSites":405,"name":406,"url":407},"A magnificent islet that allows visitor to enjoy wildlife, Diving, hiking on uneven terrain and water activities as well.",[403],{"url":404},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FRabida%20Island.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=TvCWOvDbiKvBhKe6VbQkT5y8Ga%2FP4zqC0AdPzD6hpiiktUscOfOUZLo8aXbRW2FOXiiBj3rEtHxHis%2Bw1w2bFAeLwQ0gwl8q6ctMpNytsjax5GutnKzovuYSOBoefShlEY%2FE0khGg%2Bm3u3f9ECbgbZ0jnRHh2XUN4V1z3o9lpW1sE9RgWMklqJjdTZ5xIHV%2BR90dGSaLy9EwDft%2BnwyZba4RcAKoeBvLwwkKATFD03%2FPaLiqojmLsC6KNlBnJq2vr1hCCGMUbkf0iPv87O2CEIeqVMueQ4wk1OWffoOz4JiN8s8oG0ypzB5qLEYbE8DNMKJAd%2FFUOCFTVgeXr51REA%3D%3D",[],"Rabida","rabida",{"shortDescription":409,"mainImage":410,"visitorSites":413,"name":414,"url":415},"The most populated island, starting\u002Fending point for most boat-trips and land-tours for its location. Home of endemic Giant Tortoises and active life at Puerto Ayora.",[411],{"url":412},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Fblue-footed%20boobies.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=Zhpa0UwvAQnAoGbHyJ63v%2ByWc808KLeAFCQVdXMmMktZ7cmg9eQlOC%2FP1TNP0Og5yv9MfncO1g9AG2nz4eWgtevKOWO9S13QAXeRua28%2B0z%2FnBro5VeBHWXhi%2FTJRKZSO%2F%2FQcUEkBMxBBAvCwe4EcBG0TS3JUbkeqS6eg%2FU3nwoe1hjTZvgmznBmp14TM3KrhPE%2BqObP5%2Bdn2S4xH3GeDDbgXUfFzqG5hgishZBlX0bJA%2FYm5SBx1%2FJREQCveRS%2B8VCwqXqog9H%2FtcBlqfo3%2FpQ5XDLgL29jYemTx4sxI%2FgCAmeXoKLocelkURVK%2BeRdLZ7m9mfSJn0SA5Hl2dIKtA%3D%3D",[],"Baltra","baltra",{"shortDescription":417,"mainImage":418,"visitorSites":421,"name":422,"url":423},"The smallest islet in the Galapagos, but truly a wonderful undersea sanctuary that makes it a top diving destination in the World",[419],{"url":420},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FDarwin.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=Ar9fF3yBJas2QLUcGIdPvFFxC3roi4xraBhPSBErmw1liAGwRg9xpa84LCA9tB9lJe%2FzMvDzKpcSxEYr89mHslrzWISUcMXlLtDHeVUt5erUz%2FH2weWhv%2F0Vp9KeO7xDOWDt%2BT%2Fm6CncRQMzhyTXRk%2FzflZ1IlxpOvVnRc1WHmpJ7EG0k%2BFx7%2FOSCqqWluHrvEf3YMy1dlw6FGBlDUF8crY3ThrWKty5MgLv5pvwlpkpAFS7Zof13TpYnmRvZXNlUZLOPcttalmrfVnAARz6bDvJWmMERLW08Z1ckeLG6PeTbQA2Th5uXr6JVi9xU4fpY3DOVx4nJG82O1VHIXsF6Q%3D%3D",[],"Darwin","darwin",{"shortDescription":425,"mainImage":426,"visitorSites":429,"name":454,"url":455},"Majestic views from the summit of Pinnacle Rock, snorkel with Sea Lions and Penguins on this beautiful Island on the Central part.",[427],{"url":428},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FBartolome%20island.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=D7Ecm8GbCb2BGG%2ByfHAzcNIebkEz1cxYgZWzSE8FjLouZj8aj%2BIvsMur%2F%2FX6pdj8CyhySyW14VSwzUtlYr8ABc8RqtkmpgL00BNWxd%2Facy78J8g2C58cj73ws58tWcjvcqs71xXoQMIvDdDGq8EfxpmO1Hzm1Eb9B7TgOG7%2FpKTZtjxFBNfDklQQYj6TSB6XjkYvV%2F7Aod5AKAdY2wG41svW%2BNtg%2FN1kIMGkYgq4Ocr01usFTsH7kUXCmDe9Z%2B0WaGhYUHQ81xnHNnJlUZx2A017eYxYdrBs91%2FaHxWqm8faZ2e75sO6tWSFxRW%2BEPqMb4E9q1jJLfycuQruFSjgnQ%3D%3D",[430,446],{"title":431,"details":432,"images":433},"Pinnacle Rock","Pinnacle Rock, situated on Bartolome Island in the Galapagos, is a renowned natural landmark. This impressive spear-shaped monolith emerges majestically from the ocean's surface. The lower region of this well-known rock, as well as its volcanic ledges, are often frequented by the exclusive Endemic Galapagos Penguin, the only species of penguins found north of the equator. Additionally, the area is home to a variety of inhabitants such as sea lions, tropical fish, sea stars, and anemones. Adjacent to Pinnacle Rock lies a beach where sea turtles frequently gather to rest, creating a common spectacle for onlookers.",[434,438,442],{"title":23,"image":435},[436],{"url":437},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Fbartolome-galapagos-islands.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=vQSeQEFv4jn4YxO1Nhks6JrIy30Soo66bWzspVi1eSC0Aye3gHWhPCk7qm7X4ogFDZxf7a8z%2BzZG3Yq9tEwDFfmeyNeBwv1SqL%2BCuFZ7L%2Fa2eNWrDdty3fpws5%2FEjPX06BN8C4DhzYYhy%2FsNZbB%2BdDxEUsLaoeqVG6knyLtwCa5wUYC33veQtTbPBOeiqEn%2FMMC%2BlI1sqUYDyHDVu7eGuNUzuMC1UwGpBoVvUIwn1Xv0SeDxwYAkQLiAFwKfU8u9zmjocK9aWFeOh2H9a%2BHPaEkHnDV19ORGTYUHVlUmDeKoTVeUR9j6SUXQwT%2FU6z8j1%2Bfu2vK6tTpqoMvPnLp65w%3D%3D",{"title":23,"image":439},[440],{"url":441},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FGalapagos-bartolome-turistas%20playa.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=aDwrMl02C%2BM52zj%2FvKe15ZcLGNQaVtZ67y3Q7Hb6igGWZipN8oooXKVsxi8AZJHjoR%2FiO%2FF5EZBsNfFMTTzc6Hb%2FB%2FBnvMyudjxLgY%2F0hodQbcl0Xl%2F56nS4p5vU%2FEkAx3zXjfOQo3z4N%2F6m3ggDvUC%2BSCwpzLu6ATcCZmzifrniPWI1%2FlJqnFzPc5vVDEE%2BklzT3SDfhivtuUzBKCuhiV2WDOofPAT%2F9E%2BD0m1Nk%2Bjhyk4jidKBT3cqRgZ5YGr1iv14pD7qGKHXh%2B5jZDitPNto1ClISuM7%2FvdwKohdL5TLReJ2X2KI3BwjWlbrOut7ra6qYzJc%2BQ%2Fmq4%2FS3tfBwQ%3D%3D",{"title":23,"image":443},[444],{"url":445},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FPinnacle%20rock%20-%20Canva%20-%20jkraft5.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=ts1TOM1Vb1M5Gff6UpINbA43yqo6Brx7p8lmTmzdpQ6E2QVLTC8f8XVWmspC66snN8Zbi3wnvBJnQTij7ieFWOSiB6Mj0dJQEoKKncdov4pyyQ%2B0NiQJx6uwSQ03Z%2FAA7G9DYQ1t%2BX8jhq%2FCGq42Uftsu7o%2BFszdS5eJOcnzXpW8zLvj%2BXz4HfOVZ4f5kuS3%2FIoRjSO9ZuVpsn33KRU8ZEAdvzaGbLG0zPCkwTNDTF%2Fb4zbcOaHJlvrKsq2KCE%2Ba3jgyYxZ6TWkCBkJ3di11PTY%2BpJ5MJs6iqIonMqN%2BdIW3MBxvEaKSWZXk0ym1L2q72jUADWP5OGMUFLX1qP8%2FhA%3D%3D",{"title":447,"details":448,"images":449},"Bartolome Galapagos Summit Hike","\u003Cp>Bartolome Island, boasts an amazing volcanic landscape. Here, visitors can climb to its summit and experience an incredible panorama over the archipelago. From the top, you can look out over lava formations like tuff cones and flows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Hiking to the summit may be straightforward, but take your time in its surroundings. Stop at various rest stops along the route to admire breathtaking vistas over Bartolome's coastline or to appreciate endemic vegetation such as Tiquilia nesiotica or Chamaesyce bushes - which are among only few plants capable of growing on Bartolome's arid and volcanic slopes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>It is worth the effort. You will have stunning views of Santiago Island's lava fields as well as Isabela's volcanoes. Look down upon Sullivan Bay and its golden-sand beaches - one of the finest views available anywhere in Galapagos! It makes the effort worthwhile and stands as one of the finest experiences available anywhere on the islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[450],{"title":23,"image":451},[452],{"url":453},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FBartolome%20hike%20-%20Canva%20-%20jkraft5.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=MTpeyy48F0bLrlsyxAHHaY7EC64BWZexsBjKrBdsIgjPn%2FmEtcKIM0NbdSO2vuZ1WXSVcv2kdkmJkOKQRvBK2uG5%2FWpEw%2FmVZQSayxxBdzdllbM0Sqb%2BJf50uzcUsi8K9idOnGy%2FrEedc8ObyqDLmf5JMw6LzdURFO1bst4GhuIoc0dSY0GxMmQT%2B5PfyeekPetHjUwwcg1Rq0Pc41u%2FguOjlE9amCtEgh6f9t%2BNucGb3fb0eojLkS4djL915jG8%2B2PV281gMT6eAghJmf3vDsRTELmcvpyhScjHLMTHryIZ3URtU42L7scs7Oo%2B82w0%2BMtsKxGw9pHcdpLvxRPEWQ%3D%3D","Bartolome","bartolome",{"shortDescription":457,"mainImage":458,"visitorSites":461,"name":462,"url":463},"A Paradise for bird lovers: Frigate Birds, Blue-Footed Boobies, Finches and more make this Island a must-see by sailing cruise or even on a day-trip from Puerto Ayora. ",[459],{"url":460},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FNorth%20Seymour%20Wildlife.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=P18gQv9fqYiUO3fi7JcqeacGgvldT%2BwGwoX2YYQYbtQKWjIanjTyzQbcnKgSukEYTFP9N06%2BkHQ26WIQyUuooInpapZxLU7mYCJNaO1gUTgFDFi7UFcZzFlKE3mmKzP4%2FHdUOyQjFx2kS4191eMlzFsP9G1H5t6z2I3jwDatnFAsjChGw5Y4U2Ed6DlGg6BbZWKfw%2FJpSZ0Uc85Jndl6EFlSCHpeIRJyB%2ByKwR%2FjeziqUV5eGaHRcfhOKacDgDl8W54RTFlR9soujM08WB09Z1QO31Nru3TxUfmaIMW1PQqGuPuJ0LRXKNvQVvQPAIYXWdJDXEe%2F5YfWQVdLMUqW4Q%3D%3D",[],"North Seymour","north-seymour",{"shortDescription":465,"mainImage":466,"visitorSites":469,"name":546,"url":547},"Santiagos Islands is located in the central park of the archipelago and has a surreal volcanic scenery that combined with its natural beauty, it has great appealing to the eager visitor that loves to explore unique environments.",[467],{"url":468},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FSantiago%20Island%20Iguana.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=W47qmGNnshnSMi4YSaCoBlmSKK0MbMWZRAAJKkC8HQXiYFAtt3aARsghvKphijuFpTkwyTsfL%2FSlq9%2FXuxVGsQL0BCz7VYZrFq3FEgAQ5smRzncSDb0TCd1fr%2BPl8ySljl6FlbXmU3gtVa%2FpTQrPTrSJ%2BRByFopAQ6iye7PqWH8G%2BLLvm4ljUEiPN7ftx0MlVoHtalvDgSxBAeGI62n2k8qxp0RmAiPW1e9b9MRa0p%2BkdwUm4uCRTq6smSNj5vSi%2FnwvRb983hUn3D8bfyF2DrekkvLTiuzNcJsdTLA%2FgUUo2xzQ4kfxz475fNk%2FQGIT8O9zAj8t%2BJB15BmYkJOYCg%3D%3D",[470,482,499,518],{"title":471,"details":472,"images":473},"Buccaneer Cove","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Buccaneer Cove, cruise visitor site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Less than an hour north of Puerto Egas, Buccaneers Cove served as a safe haven for pirates, sailors, and whalers during the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fhuman-history\">18th and 19th century\u003C\u002Fa>. Anchoring in the protected bay they were able to make much-needed repairs to their ships while other men went ashore to stock up on salt, tortoises, fresh water, and firewood. Several years ago ceramic jars were found at the bottom of the bay, the disregarded cargo of some mariner from years gone by. Inside the jars, we found supplies of wine and marmalade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Today, few boats stop at Buccaneers Cove. Though many cruises give visitors the opportunity to view the steep cliffs made of tuff formations and the dark reddish-purple sand beach. This dramatic landscape is made all the more impressive by the hundreds of seabirds perched atop the cliffs. Two of the more recognizable rock formations are known as the “Monk” and “Elephant Rock”. A large population of feral goats now frequents Buccaneers Cove and this portion of Santiago. The Galapagos Islands\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fhuman-colonization\"> National Park\u003C\u002Fa> Service has fenced off part of the area to protect the native vegetation from the destructive eating habits of these introduced species.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[474,478],{"title":23,"image":475},[476],{"url":477},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FBuccaneer%20Cove.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=KI%2BKegOSedXO%2BgRfBJAhg5Tajz7pq%2BxjWb9W81oyO8w2%2B0STtspvmd5QF8G62v1Wf%2BUXYf2ALC%2BytBPoFl0grhEgfe0Z5X2Lbch7UZSyOFubYcbctnV6aEhASxgC8GWm4YXmVFNcEwKfW2lrdcVIOcnXrKNvB3X7Zce%2FkZWz%2FtpfZla9IHkaXwvYRgsluvZfzWrST6U%2BpI0wqP4nAKIrwunobgjZ7N4tdFaSNHhYCy%2F%2FobBdM%2FjLXDEnHSCfr9H6WUYDKRQwtBjUTsOJ1j62N%2BWghIOh%2Byd6HfnDhLRC1bbIO9vn92ktpBWGBhw4E12YMv7eRzNBYpbgG1mzdlvlEA%3D%3D",{"title":23,"image":479},[480],{"url":481},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FBucaneer%20Cove%20-%20Canva%20-%20stevegeer.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=lx5yhOIrcxkg7SDEFp%2FcmnmYz3MwhR8PLuFNEHHOuTRvlkb%2F6TTSAMfd1B0kUV753dYT0NjNIliJYHGK4YtquvBzaTI3EZUtowCurAJiXsSKruFnuoXu8amDNIbQ3biaMm1kdUhEL4ejVWYCwviLuBLLh96Qy0B0%2BZWdcjty5Fk%2BUDvD7uE7IsbQf2O%2FTbECb1F7zUbdq46Zlpo8uP4CHV2%2Baq4jL3HFMVFxYXiHjjRqti0EtuLYm3tMkSqHZY8rjK%2BsVlkNnCQkM%2F7LLbt9%2B0%2BIP08UTrph46sIvYubjmMP6f3TkOLrjHCDnhjoS6E6v6YIwNLr5c5%2FAFEpQfsCJw%3D%3D",{"title":483,"details":484,"images":485},"Espumilla Beach","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Espumilla Beach, great snorkeling opportunities\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Located at the north end of Puerto Egas (James Bay). A wet landing on the large coffee-colored sand beach is just north of the prized fresh water supply that once attracted pirates and whalers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Galapagos Islands visitors who now come to Espumilla Beach come in search of birds rather than water. A short walk inland takes visitors through a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fmangroves\">mangrove forest\u003C\u002Fa> normally inhabited by the Common Stilt. Sea Turtles also visit these mangroves to nest. Beyond the mangroves is a brackish lagoon where flocks of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fbirdlife\">Pink Flamingos\u003C\u002Fa> and White Cheeked Pintails can be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The trail makes a loop heading over a knob into a sparsely forested area then back to the beach. Along the way, those with a watchful eye may spot a variety of Galapagos Finches or a Vermilion Fly Catcher. Once back at the beach visitors may have the chance to swim or snorkel time permitting. Sea turtles often lay their eggs in Playa Espumilla, so be careful where you step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[486,490,494],{"title":23,"image":487},[488],{"url":489},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FEspumilla%20Beach%20Galapagos.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=tvJhFXWD%2BqwskzLPyE0nc5vSkOOeZlyv4Gb%2FitEKMj2P8l5VmOI6iTZx4cUpDBHMAMZCnIhFYjfgJzsftNkYko8YMt6SJpf563e9KMOkscWgVilGkoI1lHZsxuTI8Fvi19VCughSxBvk3GYZ9GMSU%2FaK4e6QhC93z0Pac5Q6E870vXuF27QYGct%2B3ezScda6iALaPIQYMdDK1%2BAjrAWfcomg7bqch4%2BIuEMGWnWeOpUx5Oa%2FQqNog39FBM2KZ3ojJLchkZbg%2BNLYbEbsgKC5TmVkRRBH1D2vYaJOz95cza%2FKr17ZTZPYGw2SNPMubU%2FzezNX0HdIMIsz5IExekRirQ%3D%3D",{"title":491,"image":492},"White Cheeked Pintails",[493],{"url":181},{"title":495,"image":496},"Baby Sea Turtle | Nest",[497],{"url":498},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FBaby%20sea%20turtle.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=mPcLjqFlCWK7lr%2BYSr0lWa42kdgnmAvB0kPa9ChR1ZF1gY%2B9p4m1oVNO8qCgJdqRjLfxtIA1F8hhiQpc6pY5HfrR2Y%2FGaWu33rxryMUBSIDlucsDxqI8mOOysl8ZwyQhyNbnDxtAoCq3UttWQ13NYfuCURQK9%2FryHglGrVsl9B0IFuh6pqWblq%2Bb%2B1%2Fw%2FtuiAwtAYDmUZVHY8anGwgvSIXTjKnSpiM0z7L9QFALL5Cnqe2z3Jdd1NSOhLueYIwc5hNzx1jKcg%2Fj3wgIvzlJqbZ67j6GECJIEaDZL6CaHJsPJfaTnBtskj7%2F10yiMblX6Lf1tKjz7svytf6m5U%2BHcRw%3D%3D",{"title":500,"details":501,"images":502},"Egas Port","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Puerto Egas, kayaking, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>A land dominated by a beautiful black sand beach, which marks the ancient ruins of a so-called salt company, and the evident remains of the volcanic activity from the past, Puerto Egas is an entirely unique tourist attraction in the Galapagos. Situated in the northwest of Santiago Island, the place is blessed with an exotic landscape featuring cliffs and rocks whose formation took place ages ago. Also known as James Bay, Puerto Egas invites you for a splendid hiking activity followed by Galapagos kayaking and snorkeling. Packed with spectacular wildlife, the lava rock beach is really worth a visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The best way to visit Puerto Egas is to sail in one of those \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">Galapagos yachts\u003C\u002Fa> that enlist James Bay on one of their itineraries. Usually, most of the cruises feature the destination in their itineraries. And, of course, the site activities such as hiking, snorkeling, and kayaking are included in their packages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You can hike the dry trail, which will take you to the tide pools abounded with marine animals. There is an extreme possibility of capturing marine iguanas in your camera on your way to the tide pool. Apart from iguanas, there are, of course, Sally Lightfoot crabs and exotic \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fwildlife\u002Fgalapagos-sea-lions-and-fur-seals\">Galapagos Fur Seals\u003C\u002Fa>, which are endemic to the islands. You can also observe lava herons waiting motionlessly for fish to pass by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The black coastline is coarsely covered with volcanic tuffs and small coastal vegetation. Those given to snorkeling can plunge into the sea, which usually experiences a low or minimal tide, and swim with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fwildlife\u002Fgalapagos-sea-lions-and-fur-seals\">seals\u003C\u002Fa>. There is a whole new world down under—the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fdiving\">marine life\u003C\u002Fa> is alive with the fish, plenty of them, in different colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Once you are done with snorkeling, you can get back to the rocks and look for the Galapagos Hawks while you glide towards the Pan de Azucar, or Sugarloaf Hill, which is surrounded by black sands apart from a few low tuff cliffs formed dramatically by the wind and the sea. Hiking inward to the rocks lying at the western end of the beach, you might stumble upon sea lions basking in the sun near the rocks. There is also a high probability of catching a glimpse of more marine iguanas loitering across the rocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The vivid sight of the wild is no less than an adventure. In between your hikes, you can stop by and photograph the sea lions, iguanas and endemic birds. The black sand beach and the enigmatic rock sculpture will make the overall scene more picturesque.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[503,508,513],{"title":504,"image":505},"Marine Iguana | Red Crabs",[506],{"url":507},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FEgas%20Port.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=dkvMn5EzMxGGYLavlym5x1Z1Lt2REwGo27BUGDqjFFgwb675rLTH4QpV8oPyFbs%2F4kjY8CE6Md7mDtpcRLJQ%2ByDVUfjYJCLTZHxk0hJUukAm7tKiytxJEKf%2BDCj9JPHDsZFjGdJ7vc9Muvn8kQWvzUlHLB5ymb%2FFT9mEtSuj93ZSwpooa%2Bm9p8bs8DNIDTYKPHxFK8rRZ66f0gOyeAtehnbxi7nzBURM1gytorMAgVo34ZljDkdx3PCkWa6oGKC3Fjn5vPIDbrWJpk9g9biqqqEtNnUlZxCeP0%2BpTY8kvJflN1cdMpg6FdUDfokhPcdKfymDbBrcMCqvlaC0Fo9%2Fkg%3D%3D",{"title":509,"image":510},"Hawk",[511],{"url":512},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FGalapagos%20hawk.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=BSLfEvjbaYFjk%2BgIMwcY9n8Hmm4j0%2BzW4HLGlizwCSWa%2BAcAV2JqUqMbVsE39%2BbFT%2FmWWV8xZtyONlSLx2F48VH8n0MZqTViPqlUlKebCC7u9KCqJoqVWGMGED1BbSAJxTq5sgWdcdOHWFm4dESe0UrzvlF8ijTC4idCMrkQvP368CNSiLfzhLGkdNYfpfGC%2FHQ5xUH2%2FpE%2F88fHekKu6ihlymRQBwUHswW8azrPGighWJSW9NGzsEikd%2BRZuUXWsQD4YlxaQlPmrcna%2FsW%2FqWQT9RYOtmt95t59YsPEZEVoFib94S892nObaPbgg%2F9GWckAjOdDnRSjzlh7LpbO1A%3D%3D",{"title":514,"image":515},"Red Crabs",[516],{"url":517},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FEgas%20Port%20Crab.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=IDIXrVVKbx0%2B9H4M9M1S6VUyKqWnsWV16JYLhEott89SNDTDyD%2FDCQkmyLcnWoq0V3zchvNJe9a04%2BfsLix70bBd%2B1pDuMu6wRyiIWHOxid46i7D%2F1udGslAnEW6egTU3%2F2aR7bmeLV4wi1UFFbkvgq%2B2RBlGu%2BSGUU%2B3tAEsKHLmH9qw6f%2BVukexMhtkCJjucTSHr5yThubvxL9EcykDQqQZDmdwLr%2BjqpwEod8PMpx9yPXcUnJlMd%2F1LhY4JPZxi246E%2B6FWTbUG2luJumD8J9LNXQdknPlFlVMw58pAzIfmNVyT%2BxMu2u6lKxSYMa3gxZJg7eZFyvE6QsKO3Mgg%3D%3D",{"title":519,"details":520,"images":521},"Sullivan Bay","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Sullivan Bay and its lava field at \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>There is a discernible diversity in Galapagos landscapes if you travel from one island to the other. Most of the archipelago is characterized by volcanic hot spots marked by lava formations. Sullivan Bay is a must-visit place for those interested in taking a real stroll down the lava field. Located on the southeastern coast of Santiago Island, almost across Bartolome Island, Sullivan Bay is a place given to amazing lava formations, which were the eventual aftermath of volcanic eruptions that took place almost a century ago. The bay is not only a tourist attraction but also a land that draws \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fgeology\">geology\u003C\u002Fa> students and scientists from various parts of the world because of its erratic and abrupt volcanic formations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>There is a lot to discover and explore on this isolated bay. Lying roughly about 114 meters above the sea level, Sullivan Bay boasts of a variety of land birds and seabirds apart from a colony of black marine iguanas and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fwildlife\u002Fgalapagos-sea-lions-and-fur-seals\">fur seals\u003C\u002Fa>. You can also catch a glimpse of the enigmatic Galapagos Penguin, a penguin species confined only to the Galapagos.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nReaching Sullivan Bay is no issue once you board one of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">Galapagos yachts\u003C\u002Fa> that enlist Sullivan Bay in their itineraries. Hiking is the major activity; nevertheless, there is also provision for snorkeling. As soon as you get down from the ship, you can take a stride across the lava paths and witness the miraculous rock structures along the way. You will come across various lava types, including pahoehoe lava, which resembles a pile of ropes, and the aa lava, which looks like sticky, dry stuff resembling clinkers. You can also see little ovens called hornitos along the way. Talking about the land flora, there is little vegetation. However, you can still see small tuffs of Brachycereus nesioticus (the lava cactus) and Mollugo (carpetweed).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The walk takes approximately an hour to an hour and a half. Returning to the shoreline, black and white Oystercatchers can be seen fishing for crabs and mollusks in the tide pools. While taking a stroll across the lava fields near the bay, you can catch a glimpse of Galapagos Penguins, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and lava lizards. Apart from these, you can see Blue-footed Boobies and the Galapagos Hawk hovering in the background. Once you are done with hiking, you can trail back to the bay and take a plunge into the cool ocean water. Snorkeling will be a real fun after hours of hiking in the lava fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[522,527,532,536,541],{"title":523,"image":524},"Pahoehoe lava flows",[525],{"url":526},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FSullivan-Bay-Galapagos-Isladns.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=mTBW%2B30kkRucV6k9Pv6JchWwLu95NUgaqg7hbJl218foGnWSnS3DEgwMyxvdkBjXZpJrkMrcTMY3qiZhgHAi11106S599jJN7g%2Bztuk2F82Xo3tzeWu5t%2BaOKePP%2BcvYqupQ%2BzwGack2gZ3k2cghifkH56NB44YlCTeHorLqWJen%2B%2BifWcdina%2FQFb1YX9IMgSwDm8UYBFgoRpp59Bouk0JcF4m06s7DnA%2F%2BXqKheGBoGaAdbvFVUQEfYhdZD3BL7H%2Faum0okdS5O3NqKc64xyosRvZWUHoeyzDvNiItY%2FsQmu179nvA6Q0HolOYfFlVyZSXTOoMVkahLUm66kAsaw%3D%3D",{"title":528,"image":529},"Penguins",[530],{"url":531},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FFloreana%20Island%20Penguins.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=PXGZN%2BH6oQ2TlpbDjfIvoHMnvc35CUc%2FSivSQzPmwjHQAL5t5JBBzx92yfLIq6C8b%2Fz8tlquv6F8BaLV6eArUIM7ZLl3PTf8iundkl0naJhV%2BUKXU3cnwX0qrM%2BZG1wH52%2Fj8PaNUWRzjIbBAV7ibpAEDnU9qsNMXP32n5UFmX4iqFq5KDUa0R%2Fy6ViTOF1iXoEqYeYz3gLQhOL0k59uyLp2RAOX1XV%2FW9vQP%2F%2BLtq0p%2FauSOM9%2FOq1RS9OuWi2%2BswYHylhZ0eRNft4f6nsKO4wYED91qvV0li6afZZBFTgwJbt9a5RGgbCQdhypGVGmfuYAg4oinl4Vtdbxx0kNQw%3D%3D",{"title":533,"image":534},"Lava lizard",[535],{"url":161},{"title":537,"image":538},"Crab",[539],{"url":540},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Fsullivan-bay-3.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=tG%2FBCSD3hxc4JQ0FIgCy3fKEfXxWglZgh3R3iBoQyFKFyYwJVFZbCK599Kv1HNaQpKcjpYKiwLLYOwqQbHnSfQO9Zf3hYyy%2BJA9klbZPURPub6ZmaPutTNJ84r2GM6rOVBOK2x5TbFFznehrlq%2BsC2jPZvf2apE5L08smRZBYET1Dc6QHS5vf4PivO7WzlPNwQHsIGMK4OjNgBHYqanHhBiSGpTJs1VAx3XbxB2Pon3nMRncakvY53cw7ANq6Niae7KrZTg5nGHeRRQwTKeYGWMiuQp%2FnY0SJqGsuHnHmWjcNIJIjMa1wfaq9qIgW6wMXG6H2mSucxohlAxAiyzufA%3D%3D",{"title":542,"image":543},"Marine iguana",[544],{"url":545},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Fsullivan-bay.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=baJOqMMB0V1gOI%2FlMg5Ci6Hy%2FZLNTkLXvBiMceb3PGfT3eYp9uZ55PwawTUszzCArpnLiroTdr6qb5fgkVtIGF7CU%2F%2B%2F%2BklYSrD4i54UKevd7ztsi3460Qv%2FQDjXh812mhEfIeNiP%2BermmDDi01ilncbKcrMhG0zyhmqpb%2F2dLEr3Lgfjf8namRIX7G40RA%2FVze5EmGm1MUPrURVYZ%2F5K7CB81mTqjpGYkVGjoq8ffGuxPEb5HypoPVAYNGuFs40jT%2Brcd5ubGVOGn%2Biy8zijf6jkQtJhNuW4TIZ4%2FBOofeLs2xOgaTusP%2BfVmJ37NrXtpRz55k3pfCaE01eGONoiQ%3D%3D","Santiago","santiago",{"shortDescription":549,"mainImage":550,"visitorSites":553,"name":589,"url":590},"The oldest Island of the Archipelago, holds incredible natural beauty and biodiversity, including the Waved Albatrosses and the amazing blowhole. Learn about Punta Suarez and Gardner bay the main visitor sites at Española Island",[551],{"url":552},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FEspa%C3%B1ola-island.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=l9ebLVkMt%2BLnbwiHnFfOk1Kl5y22AZ2v805vaoSqmUzewdQpe%2BsmP3RT0zMR4kckSiMoz1weYCE7Hsjmy33jovovQN7fxokP12TlNjAP6rXm%2F8%2FhodOXF2jMG3jk4%2FdTPR3U65lGf5TSQuwaKnYrvk6vdux6%2FlI11R6Y7zQ%2B%2BJk6NTnXy5F8axq3FUZvsTFkEv4WPfBDLMYoewG02MLXs5OTBg2MpC5uFVR2XFY20B6HJ0viaPifX5qREU9DI8h7tR5Cq9nwJSVGajrZb5c3DJ%2Bu4LPbi9neOqnypLJNBZpyDA5k4EdJRVpTyTIt27c9uNZwCtuyYrn9TC6sZ3RR4w%3D%3D",[554,566],{"title":555,"details":556,"images":557},"Gardner Bay","\u003Cp>Gardner Bay offers a great possibility for the visitor Galapagos Garden Ebayto enjoy some beach time in the Galapagos. Here, the extroverted mockingbirds sit on top of visitor’s hats, peck at their feet and investigate their belongings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>There is a wet landing on a long white beach, said to be the longest in the Galapagos. There is no inland trail and the beach has sea lions and possibly turtles. It is possible to see the three Darwin finch species at this site. There are some great snorkeling spots and you’ll the possibility to spot the harmless white-tipped reef sharks. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-snorkelling-sites-galapagos\">best snorkeling location\u003C\u002Fa> is at the rock called Tortuga Island just off the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[558,562],{"title":74,"image":559},[560],{"url":561},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FGardner%20bay.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=aUm1AaaT4aPvV0BKiBgRmzswND3vpUi5PwZ%2FCbNL30%2F2ym3NEyiW8grhfcuOvxg2y%2Bx7UkJme%2F8gbKz0TtMyT1QvLkvxLd26q%2BY69D3qTulEj3%2BP2oTEuPoxGzTTekcSCwS9ReG%2BdF9oqTw74h2eCI7f19WWD1jzA8bKSQTlcNnNjDJkIllHQtDJFiBuV%2BStIX54fPWvlFOXepLE5VJUZrzJtfCjDTX4fHpEcNjvkvjKysjVE7HlJeTH9ZGkBAudG9K1KODTP7BRqZnm84d5AH0N0mq3qgP98PybbDrlFdJVsBiULh2rI%2F%2Fa%2BaytLLaBNYaDAoxFMtjOsEkpQQOL2g%3D%3D",{"title":74,"image":563},[564],{"url":565},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Fespa%C3%B1ola-island-galapagos4.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=lGcTa%2FWD3L1UT7JCnrs69qNQVPbTTk9izYpDU3IZh9qILzf2tIwY%2BmRkhnFKpaOh387Z1KGN%2B6VTObw%2FWHtLupXOJhTgXQrY3bRNW%2BkItw7WuqqpTf7Pdo2ZpF6sbRXOnIRmKqGa1KCcXrBd3dAD1gpUr9Qkxz9fJxwCEUOnEQaCG%2F%2BTeFfnUVOCqirOJjAIor2niLDLEUgd1adF1MOX0zwSCBnzRADTJ457VTAWgZ9qKRwe8e9vQ4Fpmh5zLOoFxgwXQJTjfwbMJ2KWVigfeKtf7T5zFiAwqwtpEUx7elY6vd9eYqBtT7G4ZOW9TrAtRtdOriKB7LzsK8SFJ4%2FbGw%3D%3D",{"title":567,"details":568,"images":569},"Suarez Point","\u003Cp>Visit Española island, the southernmost land in the Galapagos archipelago, to savor the lovely colors of the iguanas during their mating season and to witness numerous seabird courting rituals. The southern shore of the Española is a blissful spot with an incredible wildlife and the only nesting site for the waved albatross. There is some kind of activity going on at every step—marine iguanas sitting against the rocks, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fwildlife\u002Fgalapagos-sea-lions-and-fur-seals\">sea lions\u003C\u002Fa> playing in the water, night herons concealing behind the rocks, and Galapagos Hawks moving from one rock to another. There also exists the Española Lava Lizard and Swallow-tailed Gulls and Boobies among other tropical birds. It’s a world where you walk in to find yourself lost in its exotic beauty. Española has a high proportion of endemism as it is secluded from other islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Galapagos visitor sites – Punta Suarez\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Punta Suarez lies in the western tip of this wonderful Island, and it is also home to colonies of Blue-footed Boobies, marine iguanas, and sea lions. You will also find the fantastic blowhole that can easily shoot water about 50–60 feet up in the air. Nature lovers can treat their senses to some breathtaking sights along the cliffs.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nPunta Suarez should also be visited by all globetrotters for its magnificent birdlife. There is also the Waved Albatross that comes here in summers directly from the coastal mainland in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fecuador\">Ecuador\u003C\u002Fa>. The huge bird leaves the islands in December as the sea temperature warms. It then looks for food, which generally lies inside the cold water.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nA picturesque spot dominated by birds, Punta Suarez is a place where varied hues collide just like the sea waves against the jagged cliffs. The marvelous place is considered a really \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Ftours\">special Galapagos tour destination\u003C\u002Fa>. A must-visit place among the Galapagos vacation cruise sites, it beckons one and all.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nListed below are some remarkable things to see and do in Punta Suarez:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>Snorkeling & Swimming\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Scuba Diving\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Marine Life\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Blue-Footed Booby Colonies\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Turtles & Sea Lions\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Waved Albatross nesting site\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>There is no shortage of flights if you want to reach the Galapagos. It is fairly easy to arrange a flight from Guayaquil and Quito on an everyday basis from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fislands\u002Fbaltra\">Isla Baltra\u003C\u002Fa> or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fislands\u002Fsan-cristobal\">San Cristobal\u003C\u002Fa> Island Airports. There you can board your yacht or cruise ship, and it is a 3–4 hour trip from either starting point to Española.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[570,575,579,584],{"title":571,"image":572},"Waved Albatross",[573],{"url":574},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FWaved%20Albatross%20Punta%20Suarez%20Espa%C3%B1ola.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=hEHDtc1C88Tv7PjSwjGTNMCEasL%2BStL6LK8F4Bs7KZpsFJm1BOhWW3%2BH5KyyNH8Eru44Fnh9fvD68%2F653yS60mJQe5n%2F6NqCYexsJLePSVmr%2Fvey%2BAWkGRY5FJx%2Fb4URRfM94LhcPIv720stp9OdjzJoFV%2FrHhuT84w%2FRyF0UqQlPo%2Fc29zE6lVhO6fxa266PTM%2F1NOyTS9xGKCiqavODMg4iELbmLp19NHoa5IzxKqpDIPEbX%2FUJNv0KcGaLRDlACCrdr96xgnQek1ylXL%2FruOflJPyRWKS2srrVAeuGr%2FbedkpvZ11qrgmpeMGy%2FrKAjTyCpSDvYFDhe98AZ2ktQ%3D%3D",{"title":23,"image":576},[577],{"url":578},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Fespa%C3%B1ola-island-galapagos2.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=az%2Baz5DLdhS4TrIG3jrHcp8hB7v6gQhk8bEZbWWxNRBlXyHzysYaCPFVGdRs0OoY0vLf2HixSB7P8pxNNWp4ziw8WItvc7MCTfIUQIlqsWO4D2jsJnSs0doV2I9cdavSqDHwGe59uhy4S0SBO4EB4d%2BvqtshD%2FXGphzX5Pr1%2BOEnaELzovsBtJwUOrNUkxavNCop95IzG1xKiya5LNHPaviUFbB8NrPKodQZRBCg4T5X%2FzdDcAcQyn4qWbfh%2Fp9ufDgWsM8VmXB8K6kcaLgr8DPNl6J7VTnlYHAxFsOhJhT97WQCABg3xn47nt25%2F9hrESJ9VWLnOSQ87CFBbfAsMQ%3D%3D",{"title":580,"image":581},"Blue footed boobies",[582],{"url":583},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FEspa%C3%B1ola%20island.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=yDzjGjntRZ8mbIbiP44NY81T9DbIJTDVl%2Bkgkla6HCP58JYg%2BQu6khZUDvRZ7ZP%2FwD4qj9sOPDxBR3OrM9s%2FoNSOODU97NdPpfl9wus%2FCTO7JDor%2FnTtr%2BJedryt6M4iDG1WkQzuSCU36sy9S2pVrOp%2Fua6GeVqMbA%2BNetCMtkU0TDssNidjoejaL5Y%2BZk%2FIXYchZu1ysdiL6GFv3Xxl2hRyyPFGju%2BzYK4%2FxlOTiEDBbB%2FXiWXERoK01rKwH6hT0YaJVX%2B5j7og1FqDy%2B7096hB09nPL7hE6xn%2BJJNxyPi2wE72sMR%2FjcvO%2BFQvqj%2FSQqLxmf7BTh0z2IkEzHV4UQ%3D%3D",{"title":585,"image":586},"Yellow-crowned Night Heron",[587],{"url":588},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FYellow-crowned%20Night%20Heron%20-%20Canva%20-%20nodramallama.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=O1NpZJuzo9f0n9x6B4FT%2FGWNqnhyhgtZaLQrJ5j8piYORwiO1hzwCERaOKzUrLYX%2B%2BnTRzy1w95RKCF4FMiSFcyit7oxBg2QB%2BSn2S9DG980N2tOwKc6xQXnZRzoxmwTCtH46eC9hUXqMTW86sjUB%2Fef%2BYjeYWkhWjMs%2B%2F7Eq8NkNCCgwzMAOJ%2FOnuQ7%2B5Zxz2sV8JWr9Mjk7VRZqM2Q%2FIhu7vXjlbGbvoNvPdQibSvr3r%2BDY%2Fs0LkPlq6yQOrYgpK4xP2mZ18F3urAvH5MCYM9xENJP7kN9mcNUvOtSVcuM5TgQ9U8Sb1WPWVpK%2BPy%2BXnVFW7QtX0bSQ7Rq3u%2BBew%3D%3D","Española","espanola",{"shortDescription":592,"mainImage":593,"visitorSites":596,"name":597,"url":598},"The most remote on the Archipelago with no human presence or settlements allowed coverts it in a truly untamed wildlife sanctuary.",[594],{"url":595},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FMarchena.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=fvcW3i786HA791Tjix5ZCppwWKOZVabCc%2BJr6Pb2J3Jm8P%2BfhDOEFvPSa4Ukd98hjs8dKd0idrYmfucqbf38VljfHseRz5amvTxAN4RNVcSGej%2F6n%2Fx%2Bji09xn%2BxUETGEGhKpOmdamFUl4Vj9eGMcQG4Jige0AX7tIAs9Ic6VGHNG3kjFUGN8Vv3D3Vg86qQQNPdtipYtgUb17XDr1Im4Lweg1UNDtEhOXVk4EWc%2B6yjGuJhfvqpu1Pl5r9k1R%2Bnt8ZgEXhquhCaPVOWhfAml3beYjuFO6gciQUaCHV%2FFICfMwD%2FF31ENcDKZw4t3we4umUb%2FTFAnQPWPqN38B08PQ%3D%3D",[],"Marchena","marchena",{"shortDescription":600,"mainImage":601,"visitorSites":604,"name":748,"url":749},"The largest Island that houses over 6 volcanoes (some still active) and over 8 spectacular visitor sites; a marvelous destination whether you are taking a boat-trip or a land-based program.",[602],{"url":603},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FIsabela%20Penguins.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=miXQb64%2FLxZ79k%2BtefWmzCUwvCmkTeiGLlLsiKyid2E4bmwhRKtR7EGVchysetlaa3C0rUs4CDCfGY6L9T4RKAWlwAc8SC73ee5JIJ5BTxnv3LvCsTNE6DyjDQnQ%2B1WKxcO2aijklffBoaOADCG7nWXqhC6zMRqF0rs2np5gb%2F1zv%2Fv5Mlj3b%2FS8plqcTLKqpgJ8h%2FpJoqEuFcG%2BRBMPDiHosDuCllYjTzRaqIO8ZJmHaZDPzpR7XJkaKyg43elV4LZEg%2B0PhHrnihUtwDwJRxqfCiYx6X15n6s8soZh2wvpGO0MjhNWfSgZF7mC%2F0A9lT00dvpu5HxqNQzwiLpnJw%3D%3D",[605,627,639,662,676,692,704,717,735],{"title":606,"details":607,"images":608},"Moreno Point","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants, and marine iguanas found here\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>It is on the southwestern side of Isabela. From here there is a spectacular view of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fvolcanoes\">Alcedo\u003C\u002Fa>, Sierra Negra, and Cerro Azul volcanoes. Here there are a number of lagoons with different kinds of birds such as frigate birds, flamingos, and pelicans.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nPunta Moreno has a desolate and pristine landscape of very impressive black lava flows with a unique system of brackish lagoons that are a magnet for wildlife. This newly opened visitors site offers Darwin’s finches, Galapagos doves, penguins, blue-footed boobies, mockingbirds and flightless cormorants. There is extraordinary and unusual vegetation here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[609,613,618,623],{"title":23,"image":610},[611],{"url":612},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FMoreno-Point-Isabela-Island-Galapagos.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=n3L60zfasp5G7m9v7Esm9etY5Y57uk7MTgR2SeWaFXCB6dp5ZpWf%2BJrDmeKkAZqmh10%2BWFjDO4DniaolIB1nlr%2F%2FfB6pu0R0mz6g%2FnP0XoZGtsNBvwe9FX5YZvy%2Boh0BeminGL%2FO9BdGWwMVQsA6gDMHm34iWmUduk%2FhGZ626GRDz20LIMg5VVWBmHH%2Bveyin%2BcLtSugAdt6lRgg9ueLHKsFj4l83S2VOFvQ7abdjciWsXWwa%2B1Z5s%2FjPURWCAaZqCgSABYhI2BqQpUDf9JOC6IARytJcqgljYPpwrdDEbMkAAVG4hh0rcRqgbjkEWsJKMAPa4Pa5zzkB7pA6aIdZQ%3D%3D",{"title":614,"image":615},"Darwin Finch",[616],{"url":617},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FDarwin%20Finch.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=OgNOolaHfzHTGYXIIeAK%2FuI40pA0hLoNP2b%2B%2FXi5x3HpbY2qBYc3F%2FLce2ekCGpG51SsJeaAtMeDYTFntUYj6dxVuuhpe3rJ3qLyA7ZyssNmHpzznN1tOEODLSRYyZd%2B8Bj6J9kaTXsmZR2Lxog%2Bh1moNI2%2Bl1l%2Bt7iBWGcKZew4LcDGExnfLIxoOSJL%2BCy15KIEmMs3fPSt7SY4OlQQmiI%2F6%2BT8EQU%2FueD8QdkwxuTZwDTbwRcIh%2Ftm5QtC31AlUE5x7FZBEgrumWkrBTFN6ETDruHW1G4tsRT6WpJ6t4NTqibygye3APEc35dnjH5QFng0XeD%2BSqDpVD9wZKAwhw%3D%3D",{"title":619,"image":620},"Frigate",[621],{"url":622},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FMoreno%20Point%20Frigate.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=CAMbDaeKEfMV6f9gHX3ENF6zQBlYMlXJNK9OT0VQq9ewHfXoOuxorJQ4qmfEBbubuQtz8pMk3%2BfRIvrau4tOt1dOF2wsr%2FXfgKXmbIB6rjEjjOLKir3aEhWzRpzup290C8ZK0WZq8ap0zr%2BqxJboF%2FoGYlZBC4pu39N4dwV5GjxNQGqof72hMaMaTEiA3p4D6n3turJwnDQGLk3Q1H4rxBXiu4qYOufXzq0u1V6LEwQYGBhrrEBJUBCcLm%2F%2FcUKzwwMaoEboi7gNto2qS7XDcOlvq3Nl2FxC%2FJNz%2BEBux8Urf13eMVbEG5qnm%2Bspr7LZmh7H90sRFiXVIUyiUg7H4w%3D%3D",{"title":23,"image":624},[625],{"url":626},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FMoreno%20Point.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=0vVuwiMYx8iEIEGy5jEXY2R1alLvdH98cPmx6kHfDeerVVUESKKFVwl9bYPdf2ego1Xb8g%2BUNgkuabcDd6ovsLggPM9cj1Kt5tUvl8FqkexhNZtQ07eBWZ7OxBryGRDF%2Fw3VKhGlSoyQAGn7VOpXWtdAFD%2BiMU5tcZA0p9yfOO5qoB3B8p4IPb4IHwNE9yK9OnxjqSXYZ8LrCBRiEpwwJt%2FYQwBPwTYTJ6puK6DyqP6y8UF3A%2FRm49c2%2F3rbzPRVbgGiyreiQo1awni0Nc%2F%2B2AO3llu9lgRVuaJFMYOooh19SCeiYwEWjwz77MTQ4CtSp%2Fkezjm1lL6RjY590TUDew%3D%3D",{"title":628,"details":629,"images":630},"Tagus Cove","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">Hiking visit to explore Darwins lake and 19th-century pirate graffiti\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Named after a British warship which anchored here in 1814, this cove is located to the west of the island and it is usual to take a panga trip below the high cliffs. Here there is an opportunity to see \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fbirdlife\">penguins \u003C\u002Fa>as well as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Freptiles\">marine iguanas\u003C\u002Fa>, Sally Lightfoot crabs, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fwildlife\u002Fgalapagos-sea-lions-and-fur-seals\">sea lions\u003C\u002Fa>. As with many sites, blue-footed boobies are in abundance.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nAfter a dry landing, one can climb up the trail to oversee Darwin ‘s Lake. This is below the slopes of Darwin Volcano and is, surprisingly, a saltwater lake above sea level. It is said that the salt water is drawn up from below by adsorption through the porous volcanic rock of which this part of the island is formed.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe trail also has a monument to a sailor who was lost at sea and there is a large amount of graffiti carved into the rock sides of the cove. Originally the names of ships that called at the island it has, in later years, degenerated into painted graffiti which, despite attempts to stop it, is still occasionally inflicted upon the rocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[631,635],{"title":23,"image":632},[633],{"url":634},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FTagus%20Cove.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=QHfZ8V%2BMaiNlNUFxgpNen4vGr0sjj7vPRR3R%2BL1WksTOtKIYU4ABxCS7I1IbMv3TNklKqNelPmGIlppzMW9P0847xKr6WGDmukY8PjSgAMjNLw6hGnGTkqmqYyiDhf3igsHI2eJKal9gcY6FoqaExNNoL9mBj5IxFfVQX4YpV7hW8xnPZAKDp3r9sb7dWGdcc8NGq9QX48LnU%2BRoJewqw5D9cGr7dtbIFiW%2FeOGSdFqEwfiWPcJp%2FZaMqBWPkSbnpBstAc%2FQR5Zy9CPUpk5gjCD3yVfKu5O2a2yA3IKYaLK5skR1lPSkYrUJFCr5CmNTLXPA0dyb1Sv5chElmlzDdg%3D%3D",{"title":23,"image":636},[637],{"url":638},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Ftagus-cove-galpagos.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=Z53OKObgUbeFpF3LEsZGqCLVrMh%2FR7R%2BtHYlk%2BgHkVwlbWS0XtZL7W9ukIgIbyEl%2BQZGFiuhp3X59Vev2w00PlZKaFKIqj%2BHYHYdjQIsNsFDUmQkN%2BsVYCeqWHJ34g%2FrYIX8%2BQlSDA5WHov%2FNsZaQi9IFVlovNt8vVh2bwtOdWSfCA5SO%2B5gQ4Q%2F54FnQjbboWxZXOwr44o5qa8VLxXzHUWqrcZtwDUjrujjyPluvgf432V7RtDv%2B0T9ge25a%2FauTinICr38hA5mibAspeb0C%2Fvi7VoTwaGlpV524MwaU7mKlX3KJDp1Ci3LgIwmqh%2FK8kyDLMmmBwubW17VVzLBpg%3D%3D",{"title":640,"details":641,"images":642},"Urbina Bay","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">Small bay where visitors can find several species of birds and reptiles\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>South from Tagus Cove and still on the Galapagos West coast is Urvina Bay. It is an easy wet landing on a gently sloping beach. This area is very interesting in that it is a perfect example of the geological activity of the islands. The waters of the bay are a good place to see turtles and rays and ashore is a short trail leading to a coral reef, which is evidence of an uplift from the sea which occurred in 1954.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nFrom here it is easy to reach the Alcedo and Darwin volcanoes. You can see large colored land iguanas here and the possibility of seeing giant Galapagos turtles, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fwhy-do-not-cormorants-fly-galapagos\">flightless cormorants\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fgalapagos-blue-footed-boobies-under-threat\">blue-footed boobies\u003C\u002Fa>, Galapagos penguins, pelicans, and marine iguanas is excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[643,648,653,658],{"title":644,"image":645},"Crustacean",[646],{"url":647},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FUrbina%20Point.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=qDTCfoTzfVbxbMTYklnuBCGaulRORysYRq4XY8Vcv4fLpb3VjU0L4RJambjLeoaOp7cegSKUaKUrk28xC0j9N5Z8IjXpuwKZdLXxbcqG0Rsog89Tynm%2FuHdD095x5SnNqUkxBCNUn12s3keYwllv8riNLLHD4pnbLTaY1HyVGiYaON5KetqSUqt0lsLOB4bHae%2FTK7eftacEFHSy%2Fh413h1BRICJ%2FqGzj4oV92HiMlRP%2FVjnvRT3DVpuqMXTt7qtbLupXLMQbYK3H1BZho02bagQYAM%2BCsOeFe8WE1%2Fqm0AblB199I%2FYtQA2%2FfN6poReoKbmLTpB5uoiQnjmKHR3IA%3D%3D",{"title":649,"image":650},"Pelica",[651],{"url":652},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FPelican.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=PeUWKpHtllw8sfmOSsk4TOxwUw6VsLRf%2FvHXvKN4rhulR%2BEO3HEg%2B7R8klgvZW0tDAnkuvCuTlk0NMQjyu7x4fWtJMIIcU0dBcNZ0df2mDnXQiCXASlyC6C11C8lfkLE6Hn%2BBpqgzV7l38LexTYfwZs04dHgl%2BlkjKaCIChRAzEUbp72QSuwdQ1jZU7FsFsDqTtm7GpptTS1PUYwWDd6PvEeLAVE%2FVCBnL7DvafTq1JYqpmJnn3RAnNJXzeZ%2F5d2bMBck0UXGPG4HF4gR%2FerI6ypUtxxJsC%2BZGr1xaAvaNeXU9RXzUKnVHXrJU6twK%2BqhfbQQDzAHDkX3LYWYq9w3Q%3D%3D",{"title":654,"image":655},"Land iguana",[656],{"url":657},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Furbina-bay.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=oitC679ug46mjPcqiXl6NSlpg01D8h0A0azulbNxlyAF4LO57OgfOqeO%2BkVbOFf0XU9MwNeiyRjmhzg4xGyoYMcSFzefX6VChEBY1ZhfQLqfegdpBV3ORsay%2FtZ6hvnk3bnRfqfRTNDdBmu2h8IYIjxBgWGKzH5DkOum9t5cglxzsT32c7BgkE%2B6urxwA1qw04rW8Kt03vGwRfgyZiqC%2BwCzeg2RCW2Uc0fO9X8LWEonDGFPKNin%2FbqoX0Ij791lYTKzy5MjZ88UxXflms4TMQCpV2Aotv%2Bn%2FEk%2BkFCZGMz8P9Bjql1%2BNlDAVDuqa5Hf5GT%2B3pRxkJeqtOqBanEXbw%3D%3D",{"title":509,"image":659},[660],{"url":661},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FUrbina%20Bay.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=YnRY7qqLBCVEi8OgnkZ6AIcFfX5%2FHcGi5ZhNe1dTL2RIow3y8Z2idjni6YHJht%2FqzSXmpf9UJJaDxmAHBc9njauESzqIyXF7yp7hvp8FPcocoKR6EOelAijy159V6b2EOtgt%2BBXCGMlWCs03GfIAlZQS1n9JQFXZC7tvb3F9BTVVnTidU6JS231urVJKg6nykMnmuj3JeNEYAeULiciJ2Ir9OEhl%2Bqb7obGiUvozxLoL4dQvcFP3ib3QF%2BZYiJAJsouaVNa7lsQMatu4%2FA%2B264biTBt0JriOJMK3dm%2FlwUFC6jWny9JazQl7K1DGnYM0MSG3%2BEl%2Bj2yGW%2BAGAs5d2g%3D%3D",{"title":663,"details":664,"images":665},"Villamil Port","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Port town located on Isabela Island\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Located on the southeastern coast of Isabela in the Galapagos Islands. Puerto Villamil is the main settlement areas on Isabela Island. A small peaceful town with a laid-back atmosphere offers quite a different experience than the tourist shops on Puerto Ayora.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Puerto Villamil and the neighboring settlement of Santo Tomas were founded in 1897 by Antonio Gil. Villamil began as the center of a lime production operation. The lime produced by burning coral found off Isabela. Santo Tomas served as a sulfur mine and coffee plantation. The ventures were only somewhat profitable due to water limitations in the Galapagos Islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Together with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fvolcanoes\">Sierra Negra volcano\u003C\u002Fa>, Villamil and Santo Tomas now have a population of approximately 1000 people.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThere are a variety of rooms available for visitors and equipment and supplies available for those climbing the nearby Sierra Negra Volcano.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Villamil is often considered to be the most beautiful site in the Galapagos with its long white sand, palm-lined beaches. Behind Villamil are several brackish water lagoons where Pink Flamingoes, Common Stilts, Whimbrels, White-Cheeked Pintails, Gallinules are usually seen. The lagoons are nesting areas between \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fwhy-visit-galapagos-november\">November\u003C\u002Fa> – April. The beaches and lagoons near Villamil are home to the best migratory bird viewing in the Galapagos Islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[666,671],{"title":667,"image":668},"Pink Flamingos",[669],{"url":670},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FFlamingo%20lake.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=G6XdFPcP%2F1V8tAWxnGs2EOTQVIAilgNG3R5eZPRIgQaEuwVHXqWNf6jt2FJC%2FCVa4dAnJee8ju7G9SOjQE1QOsAJkCdRZegVTvnj3HCw2H0URdU0z4faNN%2Fl7mY3cHq2TLpUsYXWfhBb2po5ecMip92NFWl6vSzCXOO9HU%2BRRj9smQIDefpnNXXtAKPPwxYsFdCYKqCB%2FwYFz75uGQdEHVYB2WkWGp6JaQcU3pnGSWF%2BqO7pSXf%2FjvQzm9yvsb8j5jgexBweroi%2B4%2BHxwpUh87%2Bh67315IWjLcjhu7bqBRNmR%2B1gXEt8LibbtcxXfBqYDsfJXOeL3zQQEDHtGeecug%3D%3D",{"title":672,"image":673},"Gallinule",[674],{"url":675},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FGallinule.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=e7L%2BOAl7OS18AXoH0lmnVEK8q59rpiHo1IDjgB%2BhdmWSc49Hlq29ntTp7kCOsqDro5FowPNJvA917DS2O1X0mIn9UkGxSLQjuwUS%2FREPY6I7drf2XMLWZr3waQ%2FEKRL8cn5bCsgDoP2zh55vFIkdsGdA6a%2BQmFRHShmxN9AG2qSQV3EBDU9O758Wz%2FI1bwXjK6BidrA3NkyLBHs6cbHUDlAXBUvSNzg7qxN9NFYr%2F0RPvJOAuBM%2Bv8mGotHwA1TO%2FbK3%2BoesPSAiVxqzYUUw6hRcnV8slcnN%2BK7j9uTmm%2FKEeAuBcaqc6wZqb31v30ldVcfHcouagqPyzubMxVRKog%3D%3D",{"title":677,"details":678,"images":679},"Sierra Negra Volcano","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Galapagos Islands cruises visitor site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Sierra Negra is on the west side of the Galapagos Islands archipelago. Located in the southern part of Isabela Island between the volcanoes Alcedo and Cerro Azul. Sierra Negra’s caldera at 6 miles x 5 miles is the largest in the Galapagos Islands and the second largest in the world after Ngoro Ngoro.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe journey up to the crater begins at Puerto Villamil. From town, you follow the road to the small town of Santo Tomas where it is possible to rent a horse. Whether on foot or by horse the trip takes between 3 – 5 hours. The landscape along the way is quite lovely. Once on top, there are a series of fumaroles inside small craters. The view during the “rainy season” is quite spectacular.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThis trip is normally done as an overnight camping trip, allowing visitors to camp at the crater rim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[680,684,688],{"title":23,"image":681},[682],{"url":683},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FSierra%20negra%20volcano%20Isabela%20island.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=WrCXBDhht%2FoY04XVOg5GZf25MuzEfUZoc516XrSDgwUpXH%2B7VuGqGgEDkszmxIc4gpdxN6TIU6vahVfhCPpSp%2BNzxwh1evtsBiW%2B0%2BNewKiz7beOh10fdXoq0Q81%2F%2FF35p0uqwe3ZyZeVMu0XgfHpDY514QyuLWicYbNsHYL922fJ2HTDyT%2FLSLf3p5gvFxsWQflQ2q9NUuWDBLMCxm9VbQooLIuUbjsArM%2Blg8a%2BE1EDW2xQh6hhFgGJ7s%2FXFMwYNWGtPs7sLgIopXzkcRy%2FEM0VenrC1SpOTcalTfNGidebKoLHhQuuhXFxut6YxRLh4inY3ZNdRK2P6jt%2FFq%2BAA%3D%3D",{"title":23,"image":685},[686],{"url":687},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FSierra%20Negra%20Volcano%202%20-%20Isabela.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=ltMwKMyDEo8Fp%2B2Xp8v8KZWR%2BjNv7Tfufm0yrOepJVxa6oix5wk7K6V7uMD6IBfz4AX%2Fpc7uMbD%2Bnlny76%2Boizy661z6kvm6W8neHff%2FIkCNdZ1WXD4cn0hAMVx83lcY8n5bdLkEDWK1Ze2M23VhxF%2B9ZjNlepVV9ieX4pph0kYmLiIVfjXdOSkprF1OCc5HZOxSIHwgI8nXHN5ABvIzKXmgYkE7jP2BWNXhvW4IH0owzEIlfr6DcECfmyLOa1%2F03pkKe8NSetpANEfpe0eQfWYIEjtIpZwBr3bVTODqoYPWHi2mFmdL0nwl99Jdin9g6Qgagn4COJCM5%2B%2FsJcoFdw%3D%3D",{"title":23,"image":689},[690],{"url":691},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FSierra%20negra%20-%20Santa%20Cruz.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=hdW1k3wtFlNfRwInfka%2FwuZjbkzcbBjfHGz%2BSkQoPeDtvV6nqWA%2FdkiB%2B5vkSBlD5jkxH1c7f3YY9BYvKbEZNh%2BIEFSCmZzCafoOYY6auSxs%2FBfw5OeKRfsakNMOKw9l5qImAv2VGWom84yAVKWUcld21UMOraA%2BTMG4E5iJ%2By6SiCYUSitNecKc9zIfnpFyCUJngcXK9b04SM03yVH0j2POcZx8GKvxugj4C6IMvJZ2MTcFOBdp%2BM2%2BU0FvAEbcrnvRhCoWqOL%2BKnfVberP0bXKwAL0kl9X8kGurcEyNBpflBcBFFbSHrERKIzClvlGsvMWwt0RMhB1vcOzdWnIVA%3D%3D",{"title":693,"details":694,"images":695},"Alcedo Vocano","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">Tortoise protection area at Alcedo volcano in the Galapagos\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Since early explorers first encountered them on these remote and isolated islands, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fsee-endemic-galapagos-tortoises\">Galapagos Tortoise\u003C\u002Fa> has been the unofficial mascot of the islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>“Alcedo volcano and\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Cem>its over 4000 Tortoises”\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>In fact, it was the nickname galápago given to the tortoises by the first Spanish explorers that gave the islands their name.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nAble to live for over 100 years in the wild and around 170 years in captivity, these magnificent creatures seem to personify the wonder and unique nature of the islands.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThis long association between the islands and the eponymous tortoise, mean that no trip to the Galapagos complete without a visit to see some of these age-defying reptiles, and the best place to observe them is around the Alcedo Volcano on Isabela Island, home to approximately 4000 tortoises.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe volcano, one of the youngest in the archipelago at around 313,000 years old, rises to a height of about 1100m. Its Caldera (the cauldron-like feature formed by the collapse of land following a volcanic eruption) is around 7km and 6km wide and is lined with fumaroles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Most of the fumaroles are gathered in a 1.2 km zone along the caldera wall. Pumping out steam, heat and natural gasses, these natural chimneys are a good indicator of the hydrothermal activity that lies beneath which, at the Alcedo Volcano is slowly moving east. As the only volcano in the Galapagos that has erupted rhyolite and basalt lava, the environment surrounding the volcano is fairly unique and provides are great habitat for the Galapagos Tortoise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>And although the population has suffered in the past from volcanic eruptions and hungry feral goats, the Alcedo Volcano remains one of the best places in the world to observe the Galapagos Tortoise, and to appreciate the impact that these colossal creatures have had on our understanding of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fnatural-history\">evolution\u003C\u002Fa>, biology and monumental longevity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n",[696,700],{"title":23,"image":697},[698],{"url":699},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FVolcan%20alcedo.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=0L9OleTh0Uh8%2FpimmuRbT8dkhUL3SwYoTbF7iceJhvXTz%2FqBwabOwPjc5xg046DLxmCVf5UyGybzJk6i5mxPmBtxIPGqgoG0OEwfe259TDS7nvff0DSBXB2UhTzlGm4WNPwQ46N7QrxQSVFYXMRCrq88A0ji7ZWdWKITa79Xn0TiKq1iPUWG91pMxZ6htzhoTioeuIoosBqZgqjy91sNchCK29AU%2BxXLDcAshApNmryumw990RqvtBXzlpk1Gi9%2Bu8XRpJGtAh4V2U3lif5Vka1Nc228GIFKc0lYBAqJexlisJGHC3hhX%2FX8TCusC7RVqjEtSCOfzTX8BTNu6lay%2FA%3D%3D",{"title":284,"image":701},[702],{"url":703},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FGiant%20tortoise%20-%20Alcedo%20volcano.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=AklLuW9fWJpgwFzAh4oUSmvho71RVylOYLPIC2i8de1PClnqywt%2Fko3SiBVKrT0Y4XJOIQha7aChc76FZbYcwsXCmwGtMVZySAhmaPC9qLBzmPtPNDPFwaKqit6zt070WpllM3qQaBnyZLg%2BnP2nv%2FBHj%2F8dS4wJPLECEExivHqO%2FUQiA2Iu0Bbmg8YbiKOqG6D2A8VfAKEZINX%2Fn3doF%2BfKLPJ7rD3i2vifxya8CbKUDegdZEL1OkQSuIobd3CuZbYUhby1c1pXr913ys%2FnvMyIZyA8cLjy1uOpiRqxZ6zIhw7lQjadl7Xdr0A8m%2BmVKF7XcOWxXUnlkuJfumSMpg%3D%3D",{"title":705,"details":706,"images":707},"Albermarle Point","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Shore excursion Galapagos cruise visitor site Punta Albermarle\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fhuman-history\">human history\u003C\u002Fa> left its traces somewhere inside a small corner of the largest island in the Galapagos archipelago. A significant North American radar station during the times of the World War II, at what is today the Point Albemarle Visitor Site, situated at the northernmost point in the Isabela Island. The site was used to avert the Japanese vessels that arrived to capture or destroy the Panama Canal. Nowadays, what remains is a small and deteriorated structure of the historical past. The throbbing surf and the rough seas make it hard for you to do anything else apart from having a glimpse of the water barrels that were left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Galapagos Islands cruises visitor site \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>A sheer magical place, this site sometimes gives you a feeling that time has stood by here for millions of year. It is also a must-visit site for anyone, who is yearning for a shore excursion in Galapagos in order to have a close encounter with\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fgalapagos-animals-cant-find-anywhere-else\"> endemic wildlife\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe wildlife on this island offers the finest examples of the ‘survival of the fittest’ theory by Charles Darwin. There is also a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fmangroves\">mangrove \u003C\u002Fa>zone between the Pahoehoe lava flows for creating channels and creeks. It acts as an ideal nesting site for some of the most exclusive species of the world like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fwhy-do-not-cormorants-fly-galapagos\">flightless cormorant\u003C\u002Fa>, and also some of the largest marine iguanas of the archipelago. The wildlife in this seldom-visited site appears completely indifferent to the presence of any visitor. However, you can still spot the view of cormorants building nests with all types of seaweeds, strands of marine algae and other materials nearby the shore. The marine iguanas climb down the rocks to swim, which shows how well they have adapted to the surroundings.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nIt is also home to Galapagos penguins, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fbirdlife\">seabirds\u003C\u002Fa>, and various other marine species. It is a marine visitor site for Galapagos naturalist cruises, although there is no landing site in this area it is perfect for traveling through by zodiac. It is really exciting to view the marine iguanas feeding on seaweed.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nWith a maximum depth of 100m, the Punta Albemarle is perfectly suitable for the advanced \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fdiving\">divers\u003C\u002Fa>. The average visibility is around 10-20 meters and divers can access the waters by boat. The rocks are quick slippery and you have to exercise extreme caution while walking here. It is recommended to keep a distance of 10m from species like the flightless cormorants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[708,712],{"title":542,"image":709},[710],{"url":711},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FMarine%20iguana%20-%20lava%20flows.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=DtlSdMp7loR0HjVnycd5Hzz2uAtgqE4CKBdpseUUbgcuIUCwgrBWrru124MVK6idIsd4mHG8ONTBtzuWTIjtZBC4FiysX6V%2FUnNQ9xKsoLcXoQIaPgTpKniOBvp1kcHqiKyy5smANUBe4CUtDri3L3ZF3oyiMKi4XrxFDbbo1Y1FDc64Y0vCUTjHweFDQup7PyCh7PQb3tfLvMWURPkiKOT%2FRjL53%2B192YYVrclMZGl8Lg1ogvW1lHi%2BRhVaNxA1b8YqqS7fpcFtQgLMh%2B9ZIBMnhA%2Bpd5mx0TpQbD6wZEZ1ow8aRAUf6xWqQSvzqsc1%2Bk2XKFzVjbdMhlNXLvod5w%3D%3D",{"title":713,"image":714},"Marine iguanas",[715],{"url":716},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FIsabela%20Island%2C%20marine%20iguanas.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=DVggedZ232tflQ1aiY2%2BSSys3lIcfBVXnR%2FPF8px2kcAM65N7Cu8By9FRiHG6O1pvlYPruIPHal3L7%2BAf%2BBoLO3mGBn5AWnT%2FPsOpA5KII702Ow6KCAmQkDeamiMK3dtet%2FM1suTW7f2m2KjTyb2KG4okClu9nIDPgfTFREiHJwxiQQKvlgaZk%2F5jxpOLSi55P9bPTk1NAwASEChjeCruST0QKEyaKKOmao4M9fEoqmX%2F579pyoJpJYrgZTh%2BkQ8tRsCxn82uYcUYteWhbU285QzYs223ezRb88giKk9873exQpX0LDIfybJjDZXWJGlE4fCC80iosvns80LSyulKA%3D%3D",{"title":718,"details":719,"images":720},"Elizabeth Bay","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">Galapagos Iguana heaven at Elizabeth Bay on Isabela Island\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Regarded as an ideal marine site, the Elizabeth Bay lies on the western-most coast of the Perry Isthmus. Situated at Isabela Island, this \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">cruise\u003C\u002Fa> visitor site boasts of vibrant \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fmangroves\">mangroves\u003C\u002Fa> that give a wonderful contrasting effect along with the lava. The site is created with the combination of two volcanoes, Alcedo and Sierra Negra, which is considered as the second largest and also one of the most active volcanos on the planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Galapagos Islands cruises visitor site – Elizabeth Bay\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The Elizabeth Bay comprises of numerous species on land as well as underwater. As you enter, you can savor the sight of the Galapagos hawks soaring overhead while schools of dorados and pompanos can be seen swimming underwater.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe place is also home to Galapagos Iguana, flightless cormorants, gulls, masked boobies, and blue-footed boobies. It also brags about the biggest contingent of the Galapagos penguins inhabiting these islands. There are also brown noddies, frigates, and pelicans amongst other seabirds. You can also see and hear from several yellow warblers, finches, and mockingbirds in this paradise. Spotted eagle rays, mangrove snappers, and golden rays can also be viewed in the clear waters and low tides.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nYou will also enjoy the sight of the red mangrove cove moving past the green leaf and the red root breeding ground for fish. You can reach here by taking a Galapagos nature cruise and landing off your ship or yacht on a panga ride or a dingy on this site with no landing site available. The panga easily slides through a thin channel with lovely red and white mangroves on each side of it. The presence of the largest red mangrove or the Rhizophora Mangle along with other magnificent trees clearly shows that you are in the midst of the tropical Equatorial zone. This is probably the only site where ancient tropical trees co-exist with penguins.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe wonderful \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fdiving\">marine life\u003C\u002Fa> and its clear waters make this site ideal for water activities like snorkeling and for spotting schools of sea lions, colorful fishes, and sharks.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nLocated on Isabela Island`s west shore, this is extremely interesting for observing marine life. You can motor or kayak past a few islands where you usually see Galapagos penguins. One of the best areas to take their \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fphoto-tips-snorkellers-galapagos-islands-vacation\">photos\u003C\u002Fa>. A colony of these magnificent birds inhabits a rocky islet at the entrance to Elizabeth Bay.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nLet your boat or kayak drift through a small passage lined with mangroves you emerge into an enclosed cove. Turn your motor off and look in the sheltered waters for marine turtles, rays, flightless cormorants, sea lions, and, circling overhead, Galapagos hawks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[721,726,731],{"title":722,"image":723},"Marine turtle",[724],{"url":725},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FSea%20Turtle.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=BTmFYSba%2BJgaKhBt3qx%2BbQZgYwCzxtRJpHnQk8cLYAYBS%2Fb%2BMHSB8tgmCH6gCoBrvttx79jxboWchAGtgcz5FClTsjPZphnxr3VuwydCACu%2BggiREsIUv1%2BeYD4MNDEczo5%2Fq6kx7LKnlxurk7LMs%2FD%2FnsMemdlLuYF2SBYNT2S2Mr2X4d%2BhLDAtokzYLy%2BWVOJ34w0SqNQicJwl0tiHTDaW9Z9m37pNMZ9cutGN8vTpNBuPShB0i6TT5y%2BRWcu%2Bc6TXJRMcXycEw3j9jK6uaZkYktFLm6wac0rSKBgwkSu6N0iRMosx5ik65%2FW1hXgIMN3pahSpEUpoNCy61HrX0A%3D%3D",{"title":727,"image":728},"Rays",[729],{"url":730},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002Frays.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=XDaFldvJ9sgf10GwM2T2m3otTlGDSENE9wwN5do%2FpSEalrs3SX5qMAOZa5POQ9dpu2SeqxJFjoCcYr4F4mueemQt0GE5fDglIcRljFLQj1o4fVTROAzR21q0VpsiHbKkn4%2F3Qj%2BjwYITwkzWllkN0CPjb%2BClGQok18ew06oWX8wSCMk6PcSpREdfHj8em9%2BcsdlKG%2Bvec%2B49siAiFRHuGejJvjm7e7fL3ZDymDrRTGl%2Br2NBaoTI9ToTnEaURbSUQ1y47JeqxchsaLXg1rPBJvJeXhWKrH48rG5kX7YwJNhVScPDo0W5EZ7XjOBNNNCxi3SYo33w3rCd3vAHzd%2BRHw%3D%3D",{"title":509,"image":732},[733],{"url":734},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FElizabeth%20Bay.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=twN5dWiRE22l3sW47ZhXw2aNawwaHmx85em4NClVqufGwx53dHuKCzVYsNzpac3NKpwzFlToNkbYwp8RSfyn%2BVoE0%2BmOPZygVNVRr8OIfuO2wdlEOkXXSD2ubqc3fegwtsdBLt%2B8y2z3Ppb5u%2Fc72Bqmj9ZbDGE5xXigrIAyZoDmZFtnkx4rYEu5Fle8I2QXes3l6DSkYcBjPFoiLLELYVXSp8TMoZVGnSzYuQhpnZHI2EWnalcjo6DLLtyQwcpMyJ6fxS37Lwl9EMtWAwSDKG%2B86C%2FnvvYi7BmQt2J%2Bs%2FTp3qSZRmAThehgVLRueC3dShFRisZyyHLiyRhRYtUskg%3D%3D",{"title":736,"details":737,"images":738},"Point Vicente Roca","\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">Point Vicente Roca off Isabela: shore excursion in Galapagos\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>The sub-island Point Vicente Roca is located at the northern mouth of Isabela Island in the Galapagos archipelago. The Island looks like a giant sea-horse when looked from the sky and the Point Vicente Roca seems like situated on the nose of this giant seahorse. Hovering between the enchanting ocean currents, the Galapagos Islands are the most wonderful scenic landscapes that can be explored on earth. The Point Vicente Roca is situated in the western part of the Galapagos. The site brings surprises to its visitors by revealing some of the most amazing wildlife creatures. The sea, as well as the surrounding lands, features abundant flora and fauna. Some of the species are also believed to be endemic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Galapagos Islands cruises visitor site – Point Vicente Roca\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The Point Vicente Roca is a beautiful formation on Isabela island, which has been formed due to a massive \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fvolcanoes\">volcanic\u003C\u002Fa> eruption. The surface of the Island has a double-layered turquoise rock, which gives the information about the age of this bewitching place. One of the most interesting spots amongst all of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fcruises\">Galapagos cruise\u003C\u002Fa> destinations is its provocative partially submerged cave. The cave becomes a center of interest for most of the visitors.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe marine life of the island is very diverse and abundant, because of the cold water currents that flow through the island. These currents bring along copious amounts of nutrients to nourish the magnificent sea creatures of that lurk in these waters. The beautiful and precarious cliffs catch the fancy of the seekers. There are various species of birds that can be found hanging on those cliffs.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe species of living creatures that can be spotted at this brilliant place are the Galapagos penguins, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fgalapagos-blue-footed-boobies-under-threat\">blue-footed boobies\u003C\u002Fa>, terns, Nazca boobies, sea lions, sea turtles, rays and the pufferfish. Some of them are considered endemic. Voyagers really enjoy the sight of these millions of birds flying and performing other activities. At times, the explorers really get surprised when they discover such amazing and unique creatures. It is hard to believe your eyes when you have so many exquisite species to explore up close.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe Vicente Roca Point also makes a fine destination for all voyagers who have a thing for water sports. The location is stated as one of the fine destinations for water sports like\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-snorkelling-sites-galapagos\"> snorkeling\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fblog\u002Fdiving-the-galapagos-islands\">diving\u003C\u002Fa> and dinghy riding. The abundant species of the marine life makes this place a perfect fit for diving and snorkeling. Divers and snorkelers enjoy the view of thousands of fishes swimming in huge swarms and the marine plantations are just breathtaking. The landscape created by the cliffs has an endless charm and the magnificent marine life is just impossible to miss.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nSince the place is a bunch of huge and vast cliffs, there is no space for landing. Although itineraries do not provide landing facilities here, they provide some of the best zodiac ride opportunities.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nSo get ready to explore the amazing landscapes of the Galapagos Islands and the Vicente Roca Point. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fcontact-us\">Book your journey now\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[739,744],{"title":740,"image":741},"Nazca boobies",[742],{"url":743},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FNazca%20boobies.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=AqpiAsyljEFmu86FKwP8QfSvvKKz%2Bs7Omi5MdqHsHWfy6CbToKFcXKl9YxEQxqzs%2FiJFHOZqEOvWk42CAsb9J7AHMgrbg4TYbMvbVkEwV5jGPiP%2BLrAFb9esp3RVYcz43hopYPhNy7r7B5vR0HfQ7EKshjvpndni8flJCJ6d8Bl3LK8crUAWWWfvGJgqEWvU3U%2BmmBW3UzjNRRUhrBqDznnG%2BfN4CxdI93AgTt2QQmATs3FPLD6iM2ISubBNCUBiLq31gObY1sin%2BT550aY8V9FCzRKcRrLROT%2FxLx9VYNwgaBjQbJK%2Fu4mcIt8O%2Fp9eiEeQA1nDwEHRUoCyNEuUuQ%3D%3D",{"title":23,"image":745},[746],{"url":747},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FVicente%20Roca%20Point.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=ESTQtOVJSgAboi9nWoou3owJDNWYbE7tWT3WGCx2W7PHrPNRdxV76Ajik5rWDudFQn7e%2FrVnfqb2I06xcacG5Pp0dmy5cQKrJoJH7HUu%2Fhr8MjIucSlOxE3hx5W5V4TFEIZp7M6vbX%2BRr5sVjyeVkHRbyvRXNBzSdFdeDdnX9Oqmb8gGsjL2U70zz%2B4utCQVhep697FWP1FojyyIX0cVWVxm%2Fd8AZpRUf8nRwF0K9XLJFdopInwAO%2FRozd3lVPZq%2Beo4irUpVimyVneGofDzuFK5GyMM5G%2BYypv7Jo0SxKA4QxA8XooW4%2Fapj72STwWjW9VTJbIOy434u7MLjzqTVw%3D%3D","Isabela","isabela",{"shortDescription":751,"mainImage":752,"visitorSites":755,"name":756,"url":757},"A peaceful small Island in the Central part, not open for most cruise itineraries to protect its natural beauty and wildlife sanctuary.",[753],{"url":754},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FMajor%20Daphne.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=zc%2F7kRTuVdNvrrUtFKz%2BrfF%2BJuaGa2qv9ekQxL1vlTR%2BV2U%2B%2Fm6M3mCK%2BCWp%2BEA0nb3VPo3SKaa0tHT2m%2F0y5%2BEFqG4sWL409rw6ZxxOIgYticg12xMW5gOBuj66CrTR3a5Z%2BmQQYN1NiHdh%2B97%2F1Bp1ItS0%2BTjJukK4BqohUSQzo2ukGL%2BHBMZ1RC8SsnaXDtLBRM7Uso%2F8cWypfjoY%2BgcRu2G9%2BL%2FG0lBo8W9vMzmcYXGtiX10MbFOR0ARfCIdzyQvEonnwp1ZjEc5bdQPU0fOvlN9X7DrG1sjkJwnz2RNDJlrlmkGKm6Glrv5hSERQH7nmXaM71W%2FuqA7anUoWA%3D%3D",[],"Daphne Major","daphne",{"shortDescription":759,"mainImage":760,"visitorSites":762,"name":830,"url":831},"One of the first islands to be settled by human beings; it houses the very first Post-Office plus fantastic natural sites truly worth visiting.",[761],{"url":531},[763,771,789,806,814,822],{"title":764,"details":765,"images":766},"Post Office Bay","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>A historical landmark on Floreana Island \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Not the most scenic of the visitor sites, but probably one of the most famous sites in Galapagos. Here is where a post barrel was placed and put into use in the late 18th century by English whaling vessels. You are invited to leave a postcard and to pick up any mail from your home area. Take a short visit to the remains of a Norwegian commercial fish drying and canning operation and a lava tube that extends to the sea\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[767],{"title":23,"image":768},[769],{"url":770},"https:\u002F\u002Fstorage.googleapis.com\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fflamelink\u002Fmedia\u002FPost%20Office%20Bay.jpg?GoogleAccessId=firebase-adminsdk-g2s60%40travel-web-app-1.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=16725243600&Signature=tXmkVqpr95JZ8o8zOzCuOJ3Zu9ZTZGkzyqQV15LGBx%2BxP3FOeug0O%2BOKYoLkyq1YEOAQEbH0pzE76Ne26bJc2zHZuUv0ntkt1C8FD8svvPRYquAvM8msolMJGMHLkMJe%2BNan5pbctqK7KwyQI2JQGkRJJhNlLUpFduQA1Tlq8JKbNnfNvSlM0IggYxKfDyK962I5P38Z5g1IgYTF6gdguoAp%2Ffn2uDT4cf9stXkQiGTESQWtmk%2FGMq1btc8WU9c%2FThXeiBIkKvlCoKL%2F8oh2wDB0d8T5xyPI9zEhyKeoylLHHGUuZFr0HTYaQYHEJ4egM1jo8JMHm45%2F4nqn5wI%2F5A%3D%3D",{"title":772,"details":773,"images":774},"Devils Crown","\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>A great snorkeling and scuba diving visitor site in Galapagos\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>A shallow sunken crater makes for one of the best snorkeling sites in Galapagos, This almost completely submerged \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fvolcanoes\">volcano\u003C\u002Fa> offers snorkelers the chance to play in the water with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fwildlife\u002Fgalapagos-sea-lions-and-fur-seals\">sea lions\u003C\u002Fa>. See a wide variety of colorful fish in the clear blue water.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nOne must be a good swimmer as currents can be very strong.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThere is a marine site located a short distance from the island. It is an old eroded volcanic cone and a popular roosting site for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fbirdlife\">seabirds\u003C\u002Fa> such as boobies, pelicans, and frigates. Red-billed tropicbirds nest in rocky crevices. The center of the cone is an outstanding snorkeling spot full of sea lions and colorful fish.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThis area looks dry and rocky from the surface, but the volcanic crater pinnacles that rise up from sandy rubble bottom are loaded with life. Schools of King Angelfish are common, as are large marbled rays that hide motionless under the rocky ledges. Very large balloonfish and large hieroglyphic hawkfish make way for the white-tip sharks making their escape from intrusive photographers. The rocky ridges are also home to scrawled filefish, schools of yellowtail grunts, turtles, tiger snake eels and of course, sea lions.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThis is one \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.voyagers.travel\u002Fgalapagos\u002Fdiving\">dive\u003C\u002Fa> where you might want to fight your way through the passing currents to nestle on the rubbled bottom at 65′ and just hang out and wait to see what swims along. 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