Location
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Description
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Activities
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Trail map of Elizabeth Bay on Isabela
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Isabela
is the largest and one of the most volcanically active islands.
There are six volcanoes and it is well known for the 5 subspecies of
giant tortoise. Between June and September to the west of Isabela
one
might catch a glimpse of humpback whales breaching completely out of
the water, as well as playful dolphins. |
- Visitation sites:
- Elizabeth Bay
- Tagus Cove
- Punta Moreno
- Alcedo Volcano
- Urbina Bay
- Hiking
- Panga ride
- Wet & dry landings
- Snorkeling
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Geology
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Flora
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Fauna
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- Over 130 km north to south
- 5 largest volcanoes
- Area: 4588 sq. km
- Highest island (1707 m)
- Lagoons
- Coral reefs
- Pahoehoe & plate lava
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- Mangroves
- Pioneer plants
- Muyuyo trees
- Lava cactus
- Candleabra cactus
- Palo santo
- Velvet shrub
- Galapagos cotton
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- Giant tortoises
- Marine turtles
- Galapagos penguins
- Flamingos & hawks
- Flightless Cormorants
- Land iguanas
- Blue-footed Boobies
- Great Blue & Lava Herons
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