DAY 5
AM: South Plazas
The beautiful landscapes of South Plazas are formed by the channel of turquoise waters that contrast against the white sand and black lava shoreline. Past the shoreline, the island is covered by the colorful scarlet sesuvium and the bright green prickly-pear cacti.
Here it is easy to observe the yellow and grey land iguanas waiting for the fruit of the cacti to fall. Visitors can also observe sea lion colonies, frigates, swallow- tailed gulls, and shearwaters.
PM: Bartolome
Bartolome Island and its nearby Pinnacle rock, a pointy rock of lava that emerges from the water, are probably the most photographed landscape of Galapagos. The island is an extinct volcano with different formations and red and orange colors, making a unique landscape.
A trail and a wooden staircase lead to an impressive natural viewpoint, from where is possible to see the nearby Santiago Island and Sullivan Bay. This site also has a small beach used for swimming and snorkel and is a very good place to see the Galapagos penguins.