Bartolome Island

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Bartolome Island is a volcanic islet off the east coast of Santiago Island. It is one of the youngest islands in the Galapagos archipelago. It is named after Lieutenant David Bartholomew of the British Navy. With a total area of 1.2 km2, this island offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the archipelago. The island's formation consists of an extinct volcano and a variety of bright red, orange, green and black volcanic formations. A volcano over 100 meters high marks the island. It is not famous for its fauna, but for its lava landscape that seems almost unreal and allows you to go back in time to the evolution of the islands.

The beach

La mayoría de los barcos paran en el espectacular y famoso peñón del Pináculo, el más conocido de la isla de Bartolomé. Si realiza un recorrido en panga (bote pequeño), es posible que, con suerte, vea al pequeño y amigable Galapagos Penguin. Este es el único tipo de pingüino que se encuentra en el norte de Ecuador. Justo al lado de Pinnacle Rock se encuentran las bahías gemelas, la característica principal de la isla.

The underwater world of the Galapagos is truly impressive and it is here that you can snorkel or simply swim with penguins, sea turtles, and other tropical fish. The twin bays are connected by a narrow isthmus. On the other hand, you will have the unique possibility to observe female sea turtles (depending on the season) waiting for the night in the water near the bay to lay their eggs on the beach. Do not approach exhausted animals as you might scare them away.

The stairs

The highlight of all visits to the islands is undoubtedly the hike to the top of a volcano. A hike of about 40 minutes will take you to the top of a staircase and wooden walkways. The landscape is made up of plants that have adapted to the aridity such as cacti, something so strange that it seems to have come from outer space.

Una vez que llegues a la cima, la espectacular vista sin duda te dejará sin aliento. Este es el lugar más fotografiado de Galápagos y no debe faltar en ningún álbum de fotos. Aquí apreciará: las bahías gemelas, Pinnacle Rock, el paisaje lunar y el cráter submarino. Además, podrás observar la cercana Santiago Island y su famosa Bahía de Sullivan, fascinante.

Due to the dazzling afternoon sun, it is recommended to make this excursion in the morning, where you will be rewarded with an extraordinary view.

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