General Information
Many animals have disappeared here because this is the first island that was inhabited by human. This is also the reason why many species have been introduced here and the giant tortoises can also no longer be found on the island. This island was an active volcanic island, but now it’s covered with forests. This islands offers one of the few sites in Galapagos where flamingoes can be observed.
Devil’s Crown
This is a submerged volcanic crater beside Punta Cormorant, the cold waters of this place permit an abundant marine life. The boat will anchor inside the crater allowing you to swim and snorkel, but always be careful of the strong current around the crown. You will have the opportunity to see hammerhead sharks, king angelfish, starfish, stingrays, parrotfish, they all are found frequently in the area. You will spend here approximately 1 hour.
Punta Cormorant
This beach has an emerald green color due to its high content of olivine crystals. While disembarking (wet landing) there will be a small colony of sea lions and beyond ahead is a salt lagoon where you will see some flamingos, as well as pintail ducks. Continuing the walk you will see some different plants and Darwin finch species, yellow warblers, vermilion flycatchers, short-eared screech, owls, and common abundant gallinules.
Right at the other side there is a white-sanded beach where you can see some manta rays, ghost crabs, black tailed sharks and marine turtle nests. The excursion takes about 3 hours.
Post Office Bay
A long time ago, a British ship placed a barrel on the island to leave messages for travelers. This barrel is now used to send postcards come. This island has a wet landing and nearby the barrel there is a trail, which leads to a lava tube. The skeletons of turtles can be found here.