Fernandina Island

Fernandina Island is one of the youngest in the archipelago and has a high rate of volcanic activity, making it a natural laboratory to study geology. It's famous for its large colony of marine iguanas and is one of the few places where you can see the flightless cormorant in its natural habitat.

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🏖️ Playa 77.9 km

Isabela Island

Galápagos

The largest island in Galapagos, occupying more than 58% of the archipelago's land surface.

Explore →77.9 km

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🏖️ Playa 88.7 km

Santiago Island

Galápagos

Also known as San Salvador, notable for its lava flows, marine iguanas, and a wide variety of birds.

Explore →88.7 km

🏖️ Playa 94.7 km

Rábida Island

Galápagos

Notable for its red sand beaches and sea lion colony, ideal for snorkeling and bird watching.

Explore →94.7 km

🏖️ Playa 101.6 km

Pinzón Island

Galápagos

One of the least visited destinations in Galapagos, ideal for deep diving and sea turtle watching.

Explore →101.6 km

🏖️ Playa 133.6 km

Galapagos Islands

Galápagos

A UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, a unique ecosystem with endemic species that fascinate the world.

Explore →133.6 km

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🏖️ Playa 138.1 km

Pinta Island

Galápagos

Home to the famous 'Lonesome George', it's an island with great biodiversity and endemic species.

Explore →138.1 km

🏖️ Playa 140.9 km

North Seymour Island

Galápagos

Notable for its population of blue-footed boobies and ideal for exploration and bird watching.

Explore →140.9 km

🏖️ Playa 143.0 km

Baltra Island

Galápagos

Home to Galapagos' main airport, built by the United States during World War II.

Explore →143.0 km

🏖️ Playa 143.4 km

Marchena Island

Galápagos

Restricted public access, with authorized agencies for expeditions to observe its unique wildlife.

Explore →143.4 km

🏖️ Playa 143.9 km

Santa Cruz Island

Galápagos

The second largest island in Galapagos and the main tourist center of the archipelago.

Explore →143.9 km

🏖️ Playa 160.6 km

Floreana Island

Galápagos

Named after Ecuador's first president, its beaches hosted adventurous conquerors and pirates.

Explore →160.6 km

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🏖️ Playa 193.5 km

Genovesa Island

Galápagos

Known as Eagle Island, it's a paradise for bird watching and snorkeling in the caldera of a submerged volcano.

Explore →193.5 km

🏖️ Playa 196.8 km

Wolf Island

Galápagos

Considered a paradise for professional diving enthusiasts, with hammerhead sharks and manta rays.

Explore →196.8 km

🏖️ Playa 221.7 km

San Cristóbal Island

Galápagos

Home to the largest freshwater reserve in Galapagos and the capital of the province.

Explore →221.7 km

🏖️ Playa 237.1 km

Española Island

Galápagos

Famous for its white sand beaches and the sea lion colony at Gardner Bay.

Explore →237.1 km