Las Tintoreras off the coast of Isabela Island wasn't on our original cruise itinerary with the Eden Yacht, but after we switched ships, we inherited the stop.
Galapagos Penguins are the only kind of penguin that live along the Equator, so it was a nice treat to see a few.
Even cooler were the dozens of White Tip Reef Sharks hanging out in shallow waters, making them easily viewable from above.
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The biodiversity of the Galapagos is very unique, the iguana photo is remarkable!
Just love the picture of the marine iguanas- Were you able to get int he water while you were there?
We went snorkeling almost every day, and sometimes twice a day, but not in the area where you see these penguins and sharks.
On which island did you see the penguin? How many islands did you visit? Would San Cristobal be the one if I only had one choice?
I love your blogs. So interesting. Thanks
We saw the Galapagos Penguins on Las Tintoreras Island off the coast of Isabela Island, which is by far the largest island in the Galapagos chain. I think you can spot them in other places as well.
My itinerary spent time on/around 4 islands (Santa Cruz, Espanola — my favorite, Floreana, and Isabela). If you could only visit one, and do day trips from there to the surrounding areas and nearby islands, you might want to go with Santa Cruz. It’s more central, and may give you more options than San Cristobal.