Punta Espinoza

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Punta Espinoza

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Site Location

Fernandina Island

Activity Level

Moderate

Duration

2 hours

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

SITE GALLERY

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