Rabida Island is an unpopulated island. Most of the coastline is rocky except for a beach on the northeast side. Rabida Island has a peculiar red color, caused by the high contents of iron oxide in its sands. It has a large sea lion colony. It is a great place for swimming and snorkeling, where ... Read more
Genovesa Island is a shield volcano and the most northeastern of the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. It has a horseshoe shape, forming the Darwin Bay. Genovesa is also known as “Tower Island” and as “Birds’ Island”. In fact, it is a paradise for birdwatchers with red-footed boobies, head hooligans, mockingbirds, lava gulls, pigeons, and nazca finches ... Read more
Isla de la Plata (“Silver Island”) is an island full of natural wildlife, located 25 mi (40 km) offshore. Isla de la Plata is part of Machalilla National Park and part of the Manabi Province, Ecuador. This natural reserve is home to many animals some of which migrate from Galapagos Islands, it includes blue-footed boodies, albatrosses, frigate birds, ... Read more
Ecuador has a rich marine life off its Pacific coast. It has fascinating under water life, scuba diving off its shores is an excellent experience. Ecuador has two principal areas for diving: Around the Galapagos Islands and at various dive sites in the waters of Machalilla National Park, particularly Isla de la Plata which is like a mini-Galapagos.
Machalilla National Park is one of the largest protected areas located in Manabi, Ecuador. The park has many islands and beautiful beaches to enjoy, from June to September, humpback whales arrive off the coast of the park to mate, especially near Puerto López.
Puná Island is a large island off the coast of the Gulf of Guayaquil, Ecuador. It has a protected area of 855 square km., well known for its great mangroves and great biodiversity. The island was created by the accumulation of materials on a core formed by volcanic rocks. Puna island is an ecological reserve that houses … Read more
The island of Santa Cruz is the most populated tourist destination and one of the most popular in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Located right in the center of the archipelago, next to Baltra Island. Santa Cruz is known for its relaxing beaches and exuberant vegetation. In addition to its craters and lava tunnels. Among the … Read more
Bartolomé Island is a volcanic islet located in the center of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Bartolomé is one of the “youngest” islands formed in the archipelago. It is a depopulated place but it has steps that take you to the top of the island, from where you can observe the surroundings as well as the … Read more
The Galápagos Marine Reserve surrounds the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 km (600 mi) off Ecuador’s coast. The Galápagos Marine Reserve covers 133,000 square kilometers (51,352 square miles). Indeed, it is one of the largest and most biologically diverse marine protected areas in the world. The reserve was created in 1998. The … Read more
Isla Santiago is an island of the Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador. Santiago is also known as San Salvador Island and is located northeast of Santa Cruz Island. Santiago Island has the largest and longest lava flow, which is found in Sullivan Bay, for this reason, the island is uninhabited and does not have much vegetation. Although, … Read more
Genovesa Island is a shield volcano and the most northeastern of the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. It has a horseshoe shape, forming the Darwin Bay. Genovesa is also known as “Tower Island” and as “Birds’ Island”. In fact, it is a paradise for birdwatchers with red-footed boobies, head hooligans, mockingbirds, lava gulls, pigeons, and nazca finches … Read more
Rabida Island is an unpopulated island. Most of the coastline is rocky except for a beach on the northeast side. Rabida Island has a peculiar red color, caused by the high contents of iron oxide in its sands. It has a large sea lion colony. It is a great place for swimming and snorkeling, where … Read more
Santa Fé Island is a small and one of the oldest islands in Galápagos, Ecuador. Santa Fé Island, also known as Barrington, offers one of the most beautiful and sheltered coves in the Galápagos. Its turquoise lagoon is protected by a peninsula of tiny islets forming an ideal anchorage. Santa Fé Island is home to … Read more
Isla de la Plata (“Silver Island”) is an island full of natural wildlife, located 25 mi (40 km) offshore. Isla de la Plata is part of Machalilla National Park and part of the Manabi Province, Ecuador. This natural reserve is home to many animals some of which migrate from Galapagos Islands, it includes blue-footed boodies, albatrosses, frigate birds, … Read more
San Cristobal island is located in the east side of the Galápagos archipelago. San Cristóbal Island lies approximately 600 miles (965 km) west of mainland Ecuador. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, capital of the province of Galapagos. Located southwest of San Cristobal.
Española Island or Hood Island is one of the oldest islands of the Galápagos islands. It is located in the southernmost part of the archipelago. Española is famous for its natural beauty and its endemic diversity. Indeed, a relaxing place, beaches with white sand, sea lions lying on the beach, and animals such as marine … Read more
