It has an altitude of 114 meters, from where we can observe one of the most beautiful sceneries of the Galapagos Islands such as: Volcanic cones, lunar-like craters, lava fields, and the famous Toba formed pinnacle eroded by the sea. There is a big population of Masked boobies and Red-Footed boobies in the tree Storm petrels and Short-eared Owls have found in Genovesa lava flows the ideal place for nesting.īartolomé Island is situated across Sullivan Bay.
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Passengers will climb to a plateau that is part of the stretch of land that surrounds Darwin Bay on its eastern side. PM: EL BARRANCO, GENOVESA ISLANDĮl Barranco is located in the southern part of Darwin Bay and it is also known as Prince Philip’s Steps. Reaching the end, the trail at the cliff’s edge offers an incredible view of the island and the many birds living there. Bird watching includes sightings of Sharp-Beaked Finches, Large Cactus and Ground Finches, Galapagos Doves and Swallow-Tailed Gulls.
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Continuing on the trail, visitors climb gradually to the edge of the cliff seeing Red-Foots nesting in the Mangrove trees below. This is a favorite island for birdwatchers: red footed-booby, masked boobies, wandering tattlers, lava gulls, whimbrels Yellow-crowned, black-crowned and lava herons, with and yellow warblers can be seen in the area. The wet landing is on a beautiful white coral sandy beach. This bay has origin when the crater of this island collapsed below sea level. San Cristobal island has endemic species such as: The Mockingbird Nesomimus Melanotis, lava lizard (Microlophus Bivittatus), Chatham Leaf-toed Gecko (Phyllodactylus Leei) and the tortoises. Enjoy the deep blue waters with the waves and tide, occasionally there is wildlife to see, especially tortoises.Īfter, you will visit the Breeding Center Jacinto Gordillo, also known as the “Galapaguera” is a good place to observe Galapagos tortoises in its natural habitat. Sea lions share the beach with people so it's common see the puppies playing and swimming. Once you get on the beach, you will enjoy its surroundings with its wildlife. It is rife with huge cactus over the trail like trees. In the afternoon, you will visit Puerto Chino. A representative of our M/Y Galápagos Se Star Journey will meet you right outside an, help collect your luggage, and escort your bus ride to the harbor. An entrance fee of $100 (unless it has been prepaid) must be paid to the Galapagos National Park in order to conserve the islands. Upon arrival for your Galapagos 10 Day Cruise, visitors must go through an inspection in order to verify that no foreign plants or animals are being introduced to the islands.
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