Chinese Hat

Chinese Hat Islet – Sombrero Chino

This small islet off the southeast coast of Santiago Island is a moderately recent volcanic cone that gets its name from its shape, that resembles a Chinese hat. Consisting of lava tubes and pillow-type lava formations, indicating that the flows were formed under the sea and rose upwards, this island is a great way to understand and experience different geological features firsthand. The islet’s 400-meter trail begins at a small white-sandy beach where sea lions and oystercatchers dwell, passing through the lava fields where is possible to appreciate the lava formations very close.

Wildlife

When you snorkel in the turquoise waters of Chinese Hat you can see various species of sharks, rays, and a variety of tropical fish.

Activities

Walking
Snorkeling

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Chinese Hat