DAY 4
AM: Mosquera Islet
Located between the islands of Baltra and North Seymour, this reef of rocks and coral (the result of an uprising) is only 160 meters across at its narrowest width. This island has one of the largest populations of sea lions and is home to many shorebirds. There have been occasional reports at this site of orcas feeding on sea lions.
PM: Bachas Beach
The name Bachas comes from the local pronunciation of ‘barges,’ two of which were left by the American army on these shores after World War II. This visitor site has a delightful, long beach perfect for swimming or for taking a stroll to observe the wildlife. Behind the beach, there is a saltwater lagoon where is usual to find great blue herons and small waders such as sanderlings.
The beach is a nesting area for green sea turtles, which leave tracks in the sand after burying their eggs, especially from November to February.