Genovesa Island, also known as Eagle Island, is one of the most impressive jewels of the Galapagos archipelago. Its horseshoe shape and submerged caldera create a natural harbor ideal for snorkeling and diving. It's famous for its incredible bird population, including red-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and swallow-tailed gulls.
Features
Water temp.
23°C
Climate
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Updated
2026-06-19
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Nearby beaches
🏖️ Playa 57.5 kmMarchena Island
Galápagos
Restricted public access, with authorized agencies for expeditions to observe its unique wildlife.
🏖️ Playa 86.2 kmNorth Seymour Island
Galápagos
Notable for its population of blue-footed boobies and ideal for exploration and bird watching.
🏖️ Playa 92.2 kmBaltra Island
Galápagos
Home to Galapagos' main airport, built by the United States during World War II.
Pinta Island
Galápagos
Home to the famous 'Lonesome George', it's an island with great biodiversity and endemic species.
🏖️ Playa 105.0 kmGalapagos Islands
Galápagos
A UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, a unique ecosystem with endemic species that fascinate the world.
Santiago Island
Galápagos
Also known as San Salvador, notable for its lava flows, marine iguanas, and a wide variety of birds.
🏖️ Playa 116.6 kmRábida Island
Galápagos
Notable for its red sand beaches and sea lion colony, ideal for snorkeling and bird watching.
🏖️ Playa 125.0 kmSanta Cruz Island
Galápagos
The second largest island in Galapagos and the main tourist center of the archipelago.
🏖️ Playa 129.4 kmPinzón Island
Galápagos
One of the least visited destinations in Galapagos, ideal for deep diving and sea turtle watching.
🏖️ Playa 140.5 kmSan Cristóbal Island
Galápagos
Home to the largest freshwater reserve in Galapagos and the capital of the province.
🏖️ Playa 170.4 kmIsabela Island
Galápagos
The largest island in Galapagos, occupying more than 58% of the archipelago's land surface.
🏖️ Playa 185.9 kmFloreana Island
Galápagos
Named after Ecuador's first president, its beaches hosted adventurous conquerors and pirates.
🏖️ Playa 189.8 kmEspañola Island
Galápagos
Famous for its white sand beaches and the sea lion colony at Gardner Bay.
Fernandina Island
Galápagos
The youngest in the archipelago, with high volcanic activity and a large colony of marine iguanas.
🏖️ Playa 239.0 kmWolf Island
Galápagos
Considered a paradise for professional diving enthusiasts, with hammerhead sharks and manta rays.



