South plaza Island Galapagos


South Plaza lies east of Isabela Island. It is a volcanic island formed by lava rising from the sea floor. Here you will find the most beautiful islands vegetation, forming a reddish carpet on the top of lava formations. The South Plaza Island Galapagos sheer cliffs of the southern shore are an unparalleled bird observatory and a perfect bird habitat.

  • Area: 0.13 km2
  • Maximum Altitude: 75ft
  • Walk: Easy to moderate, on boulders and gravel
  • Landing: Dry

Wildlife to see

The fauna of south plaza includes opuntia cactus and sesivium plants, which forms a reddish carpet on the geological formations, depending on the season the sesivium vegetation changes it color from intense green to orange and purple on dry season. South Plaza Fauna is conformed by land iguanas, sea lions, seabirds, shorebirds