What to do in Galapagos

Baroness Viewing Point Baroness Viewpoint is a fantastic place to absorb the environment of the Galapagos. Once inhabited by an indulgent baroness and her three lovers, the history of this island is intriguing. The legends about this baroness are associated with a fascinating murder mystery. There are easy trails in this area for exploring the flora and fauna of Floreana. Highlights: Great view, sea turtles, mysterious story about the first inhabitants of the islands Activities: Short hike (0.6 miles/1 km) Type of Landing: Wet landing Difficulty: Easy} Post Office Bay In the 18th century whalers passing through the islands placed a wooden barrel on Floreana Island for use as an unofficial mail box. The tradition continues today as visitors leave addressed postcards in the barrel and sort through left mail to deliver at home. Highlights: Post office barrel, nice sandy beach Activities: Short hike (less than 0.6 miles/1 km) & snorkeling Type of Landing: Wet landing Difficulty: Easy

Champion Islet The Champion Island, named after the whaler Andrew Champion, is a small island located just offshore Floreana Island in the southern part of the Archipelago, considered as one of the most beautiful places on Galapagos for all snorkelling and diving fans and an excellent opportunity for dolphin watching. Highlights: See lions, reef fish and Nasca boobies Activities: Snorkelling and dinghy ride Type of Landing: Wet landing Difficulty: Moderate / Difficult Cormorant Point This site hosts a large flamingo lagoon where other birds such as common stilts and white-cheeked pintails can also be seen. The beaches on this island are distinct: The “Green Beach” named so due to its green colour, which comes from a high percentage of olivine crystals in the sand, and the “Four Sand Beach” composed of white coral. Highlights: Flamingos, green-coloured beach Activities: Dinghy ride & hike (1.2 miles /2 km) Type of Landing: Wet landing Difficulty: Easy

Bahia Borrero is an incredible mangrove inlet home to an amazing amount of wildlife that can be experienced in a dinghy ride. It is a gorgeous white-sand beach with turquoise waters and home to a large number of sea turtles, reef sharks, birds, rays and tropical fish.