[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"nav-footer-cache":3,"$xZozFz5I36":5},{"state":4},"done",{"page":6,"faqs":41,"islands":59,"animals":117,"breadcrumbPages":118,"islandName":125},{"contents":7,"visitorSites":14,"seo":15,"gallery":18,"mainImage":38,"name":25,"url":40},[8,10,12],{"content":9},"\n\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align:center\">Galapagos Islands protected visitor site home to land iguanas and sea lions\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\">This island is full of life. There are colonies of sea lions and land iguanas. On the steep banks it is possible to see a great number of birds such as nesting tropic birds and fork-tailed seagulls, but most of all, enjoying the beautiful view from atop the steep banks or strolling along the base of the cliff is an extremely pleasurable experience. The Opuntia cacti grow here too and the vegetation changes color according to the season of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"content":11},"\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>South Plazas Island Tourist Information\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\">Landing: Dry Landing\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wildlife Highlights: Boobies, frigates, land iguanas, sea lions, tropicbirds\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\">Activity Highlights: Walking, birdwatching, snorkeling.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli style=\"text-align: justify;\">Conditions: Easy walks on uneasy terrain, short trails.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\">Notes: Great opportunity to spot land iguanas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:center\">\u003Cstrong>Tours and Excursions description\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\">This is part of a pair of islands and one of the smallest ones to be visited. Located only a short distance from Santa Cruz, South Plaza has a unique sesuvium and opuntia landscape which provides some of the most interesting wildlife observation available in the Galapagos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\">A large colony of noisy sea lions, numbering about 1,000 bulls, cows, and pups, has its prime habitat on these smooth rocks. The small cactus forest is populated by land iguanas, which can be seen sunning themselves or feeding on opuntia pads and fruits. Swallow-tailed gulls, which nest on the rugged southern cliffs, are usually seen, along with tropicbirds and Audubon`s shearwaters. During the rainy season, you can see the red sesuvium turn bright green and the leafless evening-blooming portulaca bursts into large yellow flowers, which are loved by the iguanas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\">The shore excursion to South Plaza offers unusual vegetation accompanied by a variety of interesting animals, making this one of the most beautiful shore trips you’ll make while in the Galapagos. The island is filled with the Opuntia Cactuses and Sesuvium plants. The Sesuvium is a succulent plant that stores its water in its leaves. It forms a reddish carpet that spreads atop the rocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\">Each Cactus has its own resident land iguanas, endemic to the Galapagos, resting at the base. The branches of the tree grow so tall that the iguanas cannot feed on their paddles and flowers. So they wait at the base for pieces to fall. You’ll also have the opportunity to see the swallow-tailed gulls, also endemic to the Galapagos. The sheer cliffs of the south shore provide the perfect habitat for the yellow-tailed mullets, Audubon shearwaters, red-billed tropicbirds and brown pelicans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"content":13},"\u003Ch2>Visitor Highlights:\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>South Plaza Island is home to 1,000 sea lions and many land iguanas.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Birdwatching on the island showcases species like tropicbirds, Nazca boobies, frigates, and swallow-tailed gulls. They nest along rugged cliffs.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>The landscape features tall Opuntia cacti and sesuvium plants. Seasonal changes turn these plants from red to bright green during the rainy season.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\t\u003Cli>Activities include walking on short trails with uneven terrain, birdwatching with binoculars, and snorkeling in clear waters among sea lions.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align:center\">\n\u003Cfigure class=\"image\" style=\"display:inline-block\">\u003Cimg alt=\"South Plazas Islands | Galapagos | Ecuador | South America\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffirebasestorage.googleapis.com\u002Fv0\u002Fb\u002Ftravel-web-app-1.appspot.com\u002Fo\u002Fflamelink%2Fmedia%2Fsouth%20plaza%20island%20-%20Canva%20-%20shalamov.jpg?alt=media&token=1c18528d-e473-40e9-aa2f-4c5f83218f6b\" width=\"600\" \u002F>\n\u003Cfigcaption>Photo: shalamov\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n \n\n\u003Ch2>Conditions: Easy walks on uneven terrain with short trails\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Walking on South Plaza Island offers a gentle adventure. The trails are short and easy to manage, perfect for visitors of all ages. You will stroll over uneven terrain, but it’s nothing too tough—just enough to keep things interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The trail starts with a dry landing. Sea lions seam to guard the docks. As you walk, there is a small incline that leads you inland towards the cacti forest, here you can spot the land iguanas, eating cacti fruit with spines and all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>I found the scenery so captivating that I barely noticed the ground under my feet! Sea lions often lounge nearby, while colorful iguanas cross your path. Birdwatchers can spot boobies and tropicbirds overhead with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You don’t need special gear for this walk—just good shoes and maybe a camera for those unforgettable moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The trail leads to the other side of the island, you will spot thousands of tropic birds, seagulls, nazca boobies nesting on the cliffside. It is interesting to find sea lions posing at the edge of the cliff. The trail continues along the side of the island. As you look upon the lower part you can admire the bay and the vessuvium flowers contrasting with the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>After a leisurely hour long walk you return to the docks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[],{"metaTitle":16,"metaDescription":17},"South Plazas Island | Feel amazed with the iguana colors","Learn more about the South Plazas Island, a special place where the animals and plants get a fantastic color. 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You'll find many galápagos land iguanas here, which are native to these islands. Keep an eye out for other local creatures like sea lions and various bird species.",{"url":48,"destination":44,"originPage":25,"urlOriginPage":40,"question":49,"answer":50},"is-it-possible-to-hike-on-south-plaza-island","Is it possible to hike on South Plaza Island?","Absolutely! There are trails available where you can walk and explore the island’s rugged beauty up close while observing its diverse flora and fauna at every turn.",{"url":52,"destination":44,"originPage":25,"urlOriginPage":40,"question":53,"answer":54},"what-can-i-expect-to-see-on-south-plaza-island-in-the-galapagos","What can I expect to see on South Plaza Island in the Galapagos?","On South Plaza Island in the Galapagos, you will see a variety of wildlife and landscapes. Spot galápagos land iguanas basking in the sun. Look for galapagos hawks soaring above. 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