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Galapagos vacations
Santiago Island
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James Bay or Puerto Egas: The island is currently uninhabited. James
Bay or Puerto Egas on the west coast of
Santiago, with a black
sand beach and small cliffs of tuff formations, was once
colonized by man. |
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The remains of some buildings still stand
on the cliff. With a climb, visitors are rewarded to a
spectacular view of two craters of tuff cones and the panorama
of the bay.
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An easier walk is to the grottos, basaltic
marine caves with open roof, on the littoral. |
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These natural pools are an enchanting
place, where sea lions and fur
sea lions come to play.
Shorebirds are numerous, including 10 species of the
Darwin Finches as well as the
Galapagos Hawk,
lava herons, oystercatchers,
whimbrels, semipalmated plovers and wandering tattlers.
Lava Lizards, zayapas, red and turquoise blue crabs are everywhere. |
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Galapagos doves are also common in the
area. Puerto Egas is the best site in the Archipelago to watch
the Galapagos Fur Seal. Visitors may also enjoy snorkeling and
swimming. |
What is the
Galapagos National Park?
Are there
banks in the Galapagos Islands? |
