The first full day of our expedition we landed on the unique Bartolome Island. It’s a tiny island with impressive volcanic formations that create a breathtaking landscape. Hiking early in the morning gave us the chance to enjoy the beautiful view and the opportunity to take great pictures.
This visit would not be complete without snorkeling surrounded by colorful fish, whitetip reef sharks, and the marvelous Galapagos penguin. It is the second smallest species of penguin in the world and the only one that lives in the tropics.
In the afternoon, after a dry landing, Cerro Dragon on Santa Cruz Island was waiting for us. Our goal was finding the Galapagos land iguana, and the surprise was that we counted 14 of them heating up their bodies with the last rays of the sun. Not only that, but a few Galapagos flamingoes were feeding in a brackish water lagoon. Finding this beautiful bird was the perfect way to end an unforgettable day in the archipelago.
