* PUNTA SUAREZ:
On the western tip of the island is a nesting site of the endemic Waved Albatross, huge birds with a 6-foot wing span. Punta Suarez is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago, with a long list of species found along its cliffs and sand or pebble beaches. In addition to five species of nesting seabirds, Galapagos doves and sometimes Galapagos hawks can be seen. The endemic to this island Hood mockingbird is very curious and bold. Several types of reptiles, including the brilliantly colored marine iguana and the oversized lava lizard, are unique to this island. When heavy swells are running, Punta Suarez is also the site of a spectacular blowhole, with thundering spray shooting 30 yards into the air
* Disembarking: Dry Landing
* Dressing: Casual, good hiking shoes.
* Type of Terrain: rocky and hard.
* Difficulty degree: Hard
* Duration: 2h. 0 - 2.30 hr. / 1,8 Km.
What to bring:
Casual, comfortable garments, a light jacket or windbreaker, shorts, a wide brimmed hat, a hat, sunglasses, binoculars, sunscreen, repellent, walking Stick if needed.
We will visit the amazing western tip of the Espanola island, incredible site to see the waved Albatross endemic to this island (from April - January), blue & masked boobies, doves, herons, gulls, hawks, sea lions, giant tortoises -repatriated as a result of the breeding program carried out by the Galapagos National Park Service and the Charles Darwin Research Station- Also five species of nesting seabirds, Galapagos doves can be seen. Also endemic to this island is the Hood mockingbird, very curious and bold. Several types of reptiles, including the brilliantly colored marine iguana and the oversized lava lizard, are unique to this island. Also very interesting typical arid and transitional zone vegetation; thorny plants predominantly. When heavy swells are running, we may see the spectacular blowhole, with thundering spray shooting 25 - 30 yards into the air.
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* GARDNER BAY:
Disembarking: Wet Landing.
* Dressing: Casual, comfortable beach garments.
* Type of Terrain: A wonderful & relaxing white sandy beach.
* Difficulty degree: easy
* Duration: 1 - 1.3 Hours
What to bring:
Camera, hat, bathing suits, a hat, towel, sunglasses, sunscreen, repellent, during cold season, you may need short wetsuits.
Highlights:
Excellent for Swimming & snorkeling a wonderful & relaxing white sand beach with colonies of sea lions, endemic mockingbirds, lava lizards, Galapagos Hawks, sea turtles, facing the beach a small islet, good place for snorkeling with sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, some small sharks, and colored fishes.
Waved albatross Colony, colorful marine iguanas, mockingbi
rds , lava lizards, Galapagos Hawks, sea turtles, sea lions, snakes and giant tortoises -repatriated as a result of the breeding program carried out by the Galapagos National Park Service and the Charles Darwin Research Station, this is one of my favorite islands, the paradise of birds in Galapagos...
* Vegetation:Typical arid and transitional zone vegetation; thorny plants predominantly.
* Area:23 sq. miles
* Max. Altitude:675.6 feet.
Check the other islands...
>Santa Cruz
>San Cristobal
>Isabela
>Espanola (Hood)
>Floreana
>Santiago
>Bartolome
>Genovesa
>Fernandina: Punta espinoza
>South Plaza
>Santa Fe
>North Seymour
>Rabida
>Mosquera
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