Española Island Galapagos
The Española island galapagos is located on the south-east extreme side of the Galapagos. On this occasion, you will find Española or Hood Island (named in honor of British Admiral Samuel Hood). Not only is the quantity and variety of wildlife on this site remarkable, but it is also one of the oldest islands in the archipelago. Consequently, Española Island Galapagos is considered a bird-viewing paradise due to the abundance of both endemic and foreign species that inhabit this island.
In addition to its rich wildlife, here you will find beautiful landscapes like the blowhole, a fissure in lava where water spurts high in the air like a geyser. There are two designated visitor areas: Punta Suarez and Gardner Bay. Specifically, Punta Suarez, considered one of the best places to visit in the archipelago, offers a relaxing time on its beach with warm sand, surrounded by sea lions. On the other hand, Gardner Bay will marvel you with its white sand beach and its reputation as an amazing snorkeling spot.
- Area: 60 km2
- Altitude: 675 ft
- Human Population: 0
- Visitors sites: Punta Suarez, Gardner Bay.
Wildlife to see
As a bird-watching paradise, Española is inhabited by:
- Waved albatross
- Nesting blue-footed and masked boobies
- Galapagos hawks
- Darwin finches
- Swallow-tailed gulls
- Española mockingbirds
- Shorebirds
- Galapagos doves
- Red-billed tropicbird
Additionally, the island’s fauna includes marine iguanas, lava lizards, and sea lions.
