Isabela Island
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Isabela Island

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Description

Isabela Island in Galapagos occupies more than 58% of the land surface, making it the largest island in the archipelago. It's famous for its active volcanoes, white and black sand beaches, and incredible biodiversity. Here you can observe giant tortoises, Galapagos penguins, sea lions, and a great variety of birds.

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Features

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Water temp.

22°C

Climate

Seco

Updated

6/19/2026

Nearby attractions

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Puerto Villamil

It is the main port of Isabela Canton, its beautiful lands host dozens of white sand beaches and it is an excellent base point for tourism on the island.

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Cabo Rosa Tunnels

They are a natural lava formation, an ideal site for adventure lovers and water sports like snorkeling alongside sea turtles, sharks, and other marine species.

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Volcano Chain

There are 6 volcanoes on the island, the highest peak on the island with a height of over 1500 meters is Volcán Wolf. Discover the entire volcanic chain and marvel at the creation of our world.

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Concha de Perla Bay

It is a very shallow arm of the sea, its warm and crystal clear waters allow you to share very closely with marine life in a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Tagus Cove

It was a strategic center for many pirate and whaling ships that in the 19th century used it as an anchorage zone due to its high elevations of hills and cliffs near the shore.

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Wall of Tears

The Wall of Tears is a very interesting tourist option, it was built by hand by the penal colony prisoners, who as punishment were forced to use blocks of hot lava.

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Wetlands Complex

It is a guided trail route that includes different sites such as Cerro Orchilla, El Estero, Poza Redonda, El Túnel del estero, and Playa del Amor, the latter being very popular for recreation.

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Orca Watching

Various cetacean species include the archipelago in their migratory route, such as orcas, sperm whales, and humpback whales, at different times of the year. Enjoy the marine wildlife of Galapagos live.