GENERAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

 

Fernandina is the youngest island in the Galapagos being approximately 700,000 years old! It's also one of the most volcanically active islands, as eruptions occur every few years. It's exciting to see how every few years the landscape and life on Fernandina change. For example, in 1968, the caldera (the upside-down soup bowl top) dropped over 1000 feet in 2 weeks! Because of all the eruptions and the newness of the island, it feels almost surreal. It's as if you've really reached the end of the world.

Fernandina, though, is an exciting place because it's one of the only places to enjoy the flightless cormorant! Don't miss out if you have the opportunity to see this natural phenomenon.

Visitors Sites:

Punta Espinosa

FAUNA

 

Galapagos Hawks
Galapagos Penguins
Marine Iguanas
Sea Lions
Flightless Cormorant

 

 

FLORA

 

Lava Cactus
Pahoehoe Plants
Brachycerus Cactus

ACTIVITIES

 

	Walks
	Snorkling
	Scuba diving
	Birdwatching
	Cycling
	Sea Kayaks
	Sun and beach
	Restaurantes
	Hotel
	Tours
	Surfing

 

 

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