Exploring Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island offered a chance to witness the unique beauty of the Galápagos, with its green olivine beach and unique wildlife. We visited a nearby lagoon and spotted flamingos and other shore birds.
1/5/2025
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Española Island
Española is the oldest island in the Galapagos Archipelago and therefore it has probably the most endemic creatures on an island. This morning our guests had the first opportunity to take a dip in the Pacific Ocean and to practice their snorkeling skills in the turquoise waters at this incredible white sandy beach. After some snorkeling from the beach, many opted for a relaxing stroll where numerous Galapagos sea lions were found simply taking a nap or relaxing along the shoreline. What a great experience! For the afternoon hike, we put on our best walking shoes and embarked our Zodiacs to explore one of the most strenuous but rewarding national park trails, Punta Suarez. We were very lucky to observe what are likely the last waved albatross before they leave for a couple of months after the breeding season. Also, Nazca boobies, sea lions, lava lizards, mockingbirds, and countless marine iguanas were some of the wildlife we encountered. It was such an amazing afternoon at this world-renown living laboratory!
