Travelling to the Galapagos Islands for the first time? The archipelago has enough to get you lost, not knowing where to go and where not to go in your short visit. Thus, we have brought forth a list for you on where to go, while in Galapagos.
The Island of Santa Cruz:
Surrounded by deep blue waters and lined by a rugged coast, the Santa Cruz Island is a must visit for every person touring the Galapagos. It takes one hour to reach Santa Cruz from Ventura harbor, on a catamaran. Don’t miss visiting the Prisoners Harbor. Indefatigable- is the English word for Santa Cruz, quite right!
Isabela:
Isabela is the largest and one of the youngest Islands on the Galapagos. It boasts an interesting variety of fauna and flora to appease the nature lover. With an amazing volcanic beach, the Urbina Bay is a must-watch. Its English name is Albarmarle.
Fernandina Island:
The peaceful looking island imbibes in itself one of the youngest volcanoes on Earth. The marine iguanas, cormorants, pelicans, penguins, sea lions and mangroves are the major attractions. English name for the Fernandina is Narborough.
Floreana Island:
The historical wooden barrel at Post Office Bay is a very popular place to visit. The coral formations are breathtakingly beautiful. The waters of Floreana are a snorkeler’s delight.
Genovesa Island:
The Genovesa Island is home to an extensive variety of birds, like doves, lava gulls, frigate birds, red foot boobies, storm petrels, tropic birds, and Darwin’s finches.
Rabida Island:
Know as Jervis Island in English, the unique red sand beaches here are very inviting. Flamingos inhabiting a salt water lagoon make this Island quite a cherish able site.
North Seymour:
This flat shaped Island is one place where you are completely taken by the untouched natural beauty. Its shape is attributed to an uplifting event that had happened many thousands of years ago. North Seymour hosts a wide variety of endemic trees like Palo Santo trees, swallow tailed gulls, and blue footed boobies.
Espanola Island:
You go to the Galapagos and you miss the white sand coral beach of Gardener Bay in Espanola Island- this would be injustice! The English name for this Island is Hood. It is one of the best places for sight seeing.
Santiago Island:
Called James in English, the amazing bird watching spots and the famous James Bay make this Island a must-visit.
Sombrero Chino:
A very small Island near Santiago, this place showcases remarkable instances of volcanic activities.