Bartolome Island
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Bartolome Island
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SITE OVERVIEW
Admire the geological formations of Bartolome. Craters, cinder cones, lava flows, spatter cones, and broken lava tunnels pepper the whole island. Hike 380 steps up the boardwalk to the summit of the island and reward yourself with 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding islands. Enjoy photographic opportunities at the famous Pinnacle Rock, a towering, spearheaded obelisk that rises from the ocean’s edge. After the hike, try snorkeling from the beach, where you can potentially swim with sharks, penguins, and colorful reef fish underneath the clear waters.
Destination | Bartolome Island |
Activities | Hiking, dinghy ride, deep water snorkeling, beach |
Inhabitants | No |
Type of Landing | Dry/Wet • Dry: disembark on the dock • Wet: disembark on the beach |
Tours Allowed | Land based or cruise ships |
LOCATION
FAUNA
Marine iguana | Amblyrhynchus cristatus - E |
Galapagos penguin | Spheniscus mendiculus - E |
Galapagos hawk | Buteo galapagoensis - E |
Whitetip reef shark | Triaenodon obesus - N |
Galapagos green turtle | Chelonia_mydas_agassizii - ES |
Albemarlensis lava lizard | Microlophus Albemarlensis - E |
Ring-billed gull | Larus delawarensis - A |
Sally lightfoot crab | Grapsus grapsus - N |
FLORA
Grey matplant | Tiquilia nesiotica - E |
Mollugo | Mollugo crockeri - E |
Saltbush | Cryptocarpus pyriformis - N |
Oily pectis | Pectis tenuifolia - E |
Galapagos spurge | Chamaesyce spp. - E |
Lava cactus | Brachycereus nesioticus - E |
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