Sombrero Chino and Sullivan Bay, Santiago Island, 11/1/2024, National Geographic Islander II
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National Geographic Islander II
Galápagos
Sombrero Chino Islet is a spectacular example of a small, single eruption volcano with a couple of sandy beaches which provide unique opportunities to snorkel with Galapagos penguins. Sullivan Bay features striking black lava flows that go back to 1897, creating a stark and beautiful contrast against the turquoise waters.
Salvador Cazar studied biology at the Universidad Nacional Del Sur, Bahía Blanca, in Argentina and at the Catholic University of Ecuador. Between 1988 and 1994, Salvador worked as a naturalist and tour leader for several national and international to...
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Today we woke up inside of the majestic caldera of Genovesa Volcano, which happens to be in the northern hemisphere of the archipelago. We started the day with a visit to Darwin Bay which was full of red-footed boobies, the largest population in the world at approximately 200,000. The morning ended with a phenomenal snorkeling excursion. After lunch, we went for a kayaking outing along one of the cliffs of the island where we saw many seabirds nesting and resting on the rocks all along the coast. Later, we visited Prince Phillip’s Steps where we walked through the incense trees and yellow cordia forest that led us to a lava field full of wildlife. We finished the activities of the day with a sunset wine tasting event. It was a beautiful day in Galapagos, a fantastic journey in Ecuador!
Santa Cruz Island is located in the central part of the archipelago, and it is one of the most visited islands for its natural beauty and because it is the best island to observe and learn about the iconic Galapagos giant tortoises. Here, we get to experience the tortoises in their natural environment and at the Galapagos Giant Tortoise Breeding Center. It was a full day filled with joy and learning experiences.
Today we explored Genovesa Island. This northern island is washed by the Panama current, which provokes higher temperatures of the water which was apparent when one felt it. We observed red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, frigatebirds, and many other seabirds in large numbers. It was such a privilege to finish our week exploring a wonderful place like Genovesa Island.
