Outstanding Characteristics:
Sporadic volcanic activity, volcanic landscape, Lava Fields, an uplifted lava Field, penguins, flightless cormorants, Galapagos Hawks, snakes,
sea lions, sea turtles, sharks, good snorkel site, the biggest colony of marine iguanas in Galapagos, a colony of lava cacti Brachycereus Nesioticus,
Mangroves, Herons & other shore birds.
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The visitor Sites
> Punta Espinoza
Disembarking: Dry Landing.
Dressing: Casual, comfortable garments, sneakers
Type of Terrain: A semi flat pahoehoe lava field, some times slippery, then a sandy trail.
Difficulty degree: middle
Duration: 1.3 Hours / 950 m.
What to bring : Camera, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, repellent, good hiking shoes.
Recommendations: Don't forget your snorkel gear and wet suite!, Walking Stick if needed.
Highlights:
We will explore the youngest and most active island - volcano in the Galapagos, with eruptions taking place every few years. It is also one of the most pristine of the islands, with none of mans introduced species to date. The flat lava of Punta Espinosa gives a feel for this stark and barren landscape. Flightless cormorants build their nests on the point, and sea lions sprawl on the beach or play in the tide pools, we will find there The largest colony of the Endemic Marine Iguanas, lava cacti, black, white and red mangroves, flying around we may see the Galapagos hawk, after the hiking we will have an excellent snorkel from the dinghy: sea lions, penguins, sea turtles, flightless cormorants and colored fishes.
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You can visit this island just with a regular 5 or 8 days cruise Tour from Santa Cruz or San Cristobal
In the western edge of the archipelago. They are generally visited on a longer itinerary.
Fernandina is the youngest and most active volcano in the Galapagos, with eruptions taking place every
few years.
It is also one of the most pristine of the islands, with none of mans introduced species to
date. The flat lava of Punta Espinosa gives a feel for this stark and barren landscape. Flightless
cormorants build their nests on the point, and sea lions sprawl on the beach or play in the tidepools.
Vegetation:
ypical of the Arid Zone in small areas free of recent lava. The southern and summit has Humid Zone vegetation with extensive mangrove areas near the coast.
Area:
248 sq. Miles
Max. Altitude:
4900 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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