Top 10 things to do in Española Island

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Discover the top ten places to do in Española Island if you plan to visit the Enchanted Islands. It is one of the oldest islands and is known for its biodiversity and unique endemic species. Many of these species have evolved completely independently due to their isolation from the mainland for thousands of years. Because of this, they cannot be found anywhere else on the planet. Therefore, this island will provide you with a truly special and unique experience. 

For nature and wildlife lovers, a visit to Española Island means an exciting and unique adventure. To visit this wonderful island, it is advisable to book a cruise which, depending on the number of days, will make an itinerary that will allow you to visit some of the islands of the island Galapagos National Park. 

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Española Island is part of the Galápagos Islands. Scenic coastline

Your personal preferences will determine what to do on Española Island, whether it is a cruise or a day tour. In addition, the time available to explore the Enchanted Islands and, above all, the budget play an important role. Therefore, before making a decision, you should consider several things. To help you choose the best option, we list the advantages of visiting the islands by cruise below.

  • Access to multiple islands: The main advantage of cruises is that they allow you to visit several Galapagos islands, including Española Island, in a single trip, which will take you fewer days.
  • Comodidad y servicios: Los cruceros ofrecen una variedad de comodidades a bordo, incluidas comidas, alojamiento y servicios de asistencia. Esto también hace que tu experiencia sea mucho más fácil y organizada. 
  • Planned itineraries: The cruises have pre-established itineraries that allow you to maximize your time on each island and make sure you get the most out of your trip without missing any detail.
  • Small groups: Many of the Galapagos cruises have small groups, which allows you to have a more personalized and less intrusive experience in the natural environment.

RECOMMENDED CRUISES FOR THIS ADVENTURE

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Angelito Cruise

Type A Motor Yacht constructed of wood
Renewed 2013
Length 70 ft. ( 22 m )
With 22 ft. ( 6.6 m )
Capacity 16 passengers
Crew 7 crew members + 1 multilingual naturalist guide
speed 10 knots
Departures Sundays and Tuesdays
Activities Hikes, snorkeling, boat rides, swimming

Crucero Edén

Type Motor Yacht
Renewed 2012
Length 88.9 ft / 24 m
With 21.35 ft / 6.10 m
Capacity 16 passengers
Crew 8 crew members + 1 multilingual naturalist guide
speed 9 knots
Departures Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays

cosas que hacer en isla española ecuador tour crucero
cosas que hacer en isla española ecuador tour crucero

Cachalote Explorer

Type Barco a motor con casco de acero.
Length 88 ft. ( 27 m )
With 24 ft ( 7.6 m )
Capacity 16 passengers
Crew 8 crew members: captain, bilingual naturalist guide, cook, engineer, bartender, 4 cooks
speed 8 knots
Departures Wednesday and Friday
Activities Snorkeling, swimming, hiking

Letty

Type Yacht a motor
Renewed 2018
Length 83 ft ( 25 m )
With 24 ft ( 7.5 m )
Capacity 20 passangers
Crew 11 crewmembers + 2 Bilingual naturalist guide
speed 8 -10 nudos
Departures Sunday
Activities Hiking, snorkeling, boating, kayaking, swimming, etc.

cosas que hacer en isla española ecuador tour crucero
cosas que hacer en isla española ecuador tour crucero

Passion

Type Yacht a motor
Length 159 ft. ( 48.5 m )
With 28 ft. ( 8.64 m )
Capacity 14 passengers
Crew 10 crewmembers + naturalist guide
speed 10 knots
Departures Saturday, Wednesday
Activities Hikes, snorkeling, boat rides, swimming

The visit to Española Island and the Galapagos archipelago in general will be an unforgettable experience, full of natural beauty and unique wildlife. You can hire a tour to Galapagos and experience several previously scheduled activities.

From the dome-shelled tortoise of the Spanish island to the saddle-shell turtle of Isabela Island, each species has unique characteristics that have evolved over millions of years.

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Sea lions sleeping on the sand of Española Island

Española Island is quite famous for its seabirds, among them you can find the Galapagos albatross and also the well known piqueros de patas azules. También los piqueros enmascarados y las fragatas.

Undoubtedly Punta Suarez is one of the most popular spots on the island. Here you will have the opportunity to see a large colony of Galapagos albatross during the breeding season, as well as marine iguanas and sea lions.

This bay has white sand beaches and is an ideal place for snorkeling, you will have the unique experience of swimming next to sea turtles and tropical fish. If you are on your lucky day you can also swim with reef sharks.

Walking the trails of the Española Island te brindará la oportunidad de admirar paisajes sorprendentes, como acantilados y formaciones rocosas únicas. Además, podrás ver iguanas terrestres y muchas otras especies de aves terrestres también.

Española Island offers countless opportunities to take spectacular photographs of wildlife, many of which are endemicsthat is, exclusive to this island, you will not be able to find them anywhere else in the world.

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Iguanas of Española Island-Galapagos

If you are a certified diver, with a minimum of 50 dives, you can explore the impressive seabed around Española Island. You will observe a great diversity of marine species and underwater rock formations.

In addition to its unique fauna, Española Island is also home to a variety of endemic plants, including cacti and other plants that have evolved to adapt to the island's unique conditions.

As we mentioned before, Española Island has perfect waters for snorkeling in which you will find a rich and diverse marine life, undoubtedly, an activity that should be a must for any snorkeler. MUST on your to-do list.

Undoubtedly, an activity that everyone likes, the Galapagos Islands give you the opportunity to visit several islands where you can make a stop and just relax on the white sandy beaches watching the sea, enjoy this moment of peace and tranquility.

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Sunset observation Esáñola Galapagos Island

Española Island offers beautiful views to enjoy the sunsets over the ocean, creating a magical and relaxing atmosphere.

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Española Island, the home of the Albatross / Galapagos Islands

The endemic and native flora and fauna, unique in the world, make the Galapagos Islands an exceptional place. More than 45 species of endemic birds, 42 species of reptiles, 15 species of mammals and 79 species of fish live in Galapagos and coexist harmoniously with humans. The Galapagos Islands also have a rich variety of endemic flora, including 500 species of vascular plants, bryophytes and algae.

The most representative species in the Galapagos National Park are the giant tortoises, las que le dan su nombre al archipiélago.

Initially, the Galapagos Islands had 14 species of tortoises. However, three of these species disappeared due to human predation in the 18th century by pirates and whalers. In addition, the frequent eruptions of the volcano La Cumbre in Fernandina also contributed naturally to the extinction of the species present on this island. Therefore, the biodiversity of the archipelago's turtles has been significantly affected by these events.

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