AM: Kicker Rock & Galapaguera (Cerro Colorado)

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.

This relatively new visitor site, also known as the “Galapaguera,” was established in 2003 on the northeast part of San Cristobal Island. Here, visitors have the opportunity to observe the hatchlings of different tortoise species that are kept in semi-natural habitats until they reach the age and size that will allow them to survive on the wild on their own.