Sierra Negra Volcano

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Sierra Negra Volcano

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Site Location

Isabela Island

Activity Level

Moderate

Duration

2 hours

SITE OVERVIEW

Sierra Negra, one of the most active volcanoes on Isabela Island, rises to an elevation of 4,400 feet with a caldera stretching 6-miles long in diameter, making it the second-largest crater on earth. The massive caldera offers the perfect setting for hiking on this beautiful volcanic terrain. As you begin the trek up to the summit, make your way through fern-covered vegetation and listen to the beautiful songs of Darwin’s finches. At the top of the caldera, enjoy the scenic landscape that surrounds this impressive volcano.

Destination Isabela Island
Activities Hike (1.2 mi / 2 km)
Inhabitants No
Type of Landing Dry Landing
Tours Allowed Day tour or cruise ship

LOCATION

FAUNA

Medium tree finch Camarhynchus pauper - E
Short eared owl Asio flammeus galapagoensis - ES
Galapagos dove Zenaida galapagoensis - E
Cattle egret Bubulcus ibis - R
Vermilion flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus - R
Small tree finch Camarhynchus parvulus - E
Galapagos petrel Pterodroma phaeopygia - E

FLORA

Tree scalesia Scalesia Pedunculata - E
Cat's claw Zanthoxylum fagara - N
Air plant Bryophyllum pinnatum - I
Galapagos croton or chala Croton scouleri - E
Needle leafed daisy Macraea laricifolia - E
Quinine tree Cinchona pubescens - I
Spanish cedar Cedrela odorata - I
Common guava Psidium guajava - I

SITE GALLERY

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