Darwin Island – Galapagos Islands

Darwin Island Galapagos


Darwin Island, Galapagos, is near Wolf Island. It’s formed from the remains of an extinct volcano that erupted 400,000 years ago. This makes Darwin younger than Wolf Island. The island has an arc shape and is inhabited. It only has water landings and is popular among divers. It’s considered one of the best dive sites due to its diverse marine life.

  • Area: 1.1 km2
  • Maximum Altitude: 550 ft
  • Population: Inhabited
  • Visitors sites: Dive and snorkel spots arround it

Wildlife

Wildlife to see: Expect to see large schools of fish, a mix of cold and warm water species, marine turtles, marine iguanas, giant mantas, sea lions, tuna, morays, barracudas, white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks, hammerhead sharks, dolphins, whale sharks, and whales.