Punta Espinoza
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Punta Espinoza
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SITE OVERVIEW
Located on the northeastern side of Fernandina Island, Punta Espinoza, or spiny point, is the only landing site on Fernandina Island. It is considered one of the most pristine spots on our planet, as no animals have been introduced, keeping its ecosystem intact. Fernandina Island has a unique setting with the highest density of marine iguanas, which are found everywhere along the trail. It is also a great chance to get up-close looks at lava lizards, Galápagos penguins, flightless cormorants, sea lions, hawks, and other interesting marine life.
Destination | Fernandina Island |
Activities | Hike (1.2 mi / 2 km) |
Inhabitants | No |
Type of Landing | Dry landing |
Tours Allowed | Cruise ship |
LOCATION
FAUNA
Marine iguana | Amblyrhynchus cristatus - E |
Galapagos sea lion | Zalophus wollebaeki - E |
Flightless cormorant | Phalacrocorax harrisi |
Galapagos hawk | Buteo galapagoensis - E |
Galapagos penguin | Spheniscus mendiculus - E |
Yellow warbler | Dendroica petechia |
Galapagos green turtle | Chelonia_mydas_agassizii - ES |
Eagle ray | Aetobatus ocellatus - N |
FLORA
Lava cactus | Brachycereus nesioticus - E |
Grey matplant | Tiquilia nesiotica - E |
Red mangrove | Rhizophora mangle - N |
White mangrove | Laguncularia racemosa - N |
Black mangrove | Avicennia germinans - N |
Galapagos shore petunia | Exodeconus miersii - E |
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