DAY 2
AM: Lobos Island & Kicker Rock
Lobos Island is located near San Cristobal, in the southern part of the Archipelago. This visitor site has a trail of 850 meters that crossed almost all of the island. There is a small population of blue-footed boobies and common frigate birds nesting at this site, that is also inhabited by the two species of sea lions present in the archipelago.
This is also a great site for snorkeling, as the waters are calm and not so deep, so it’s common to see juvenile sea lions, manta rays, and sea turtles.
This striking rock formation is located a couple hours off the western shore of San Cristobal. Jutting out of the water, the rocks stand vertically at hundreds of feet above the ocean divided by a small channel. Although there are no landing areas, kayaking and scuba diving allow visitors to spot a variety of marine life.
PM: Witch Hill
Located on the northern coast of San Cristobal Island, Witch Hill is an eroded tuff cone surrounded by a beautiful white powdery sand beach with an abundance of animals. Wildlife includes sea turtles, rays, pelicans, sea lions and various types of boobies.
The clear water provides an excellent opportunity for swimming and snorkeling. This was also one of the first places visited by Charles Darwin during his trip in the M/S Beagle.