Genovesa Island Travel Guide
Northern Galapagos
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One of the most remote of the Galapagos Islands, Genovesa Island (Isla Genovesa) was known by British pirates as Tower Island.
Located in the remote northern region of Galapagos, it is the only island of this region which allows access to visitors. This factor, plus the distance from the rest of the islands mean that it is the least visited of the tourist sites and most often only included on the trips operated by the faster boats. It is, however, well worth a visit.
Genovesa is a relatively small island, but is home to some of the best birdlife in Galapagos, including the largest red-footed booby colony in the islands, large colonies of breeding frigates, over 200,000 Galapagos storm petrels, Nasca boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, short-eared owls and several species of finch.
A flooded volcanic caldera creates the island’s main bay, Darwin Bay, which is reached through a narrow entrance of the imposing walls over 25 metres high. Inside there are opportunities to disembark on the white coral beach, see the mangroves and birdlife and enjoy some of the best snorkelling in the world, potentially with schools of hammerhead sharks sharing the same waters, before continuing to the second landing area on the island known as Prince Philip's Steps, named after the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit in the 1960s, which offers the opportunity for an incredible cliff-top walk.
Attractions in Genovesa Island
Genovesa is a wonderland for birdlife. The two landings at Darwin Bay and Prince Philip’s Steps allow opportunities to see an incredible variety of birdlife as well as walking and swimming amongst some fascinating volcanic features.
Activities in Genovesa Island
Snorkelling and walking are both possible during your visit to this island.
Relaxing
After a tough morning of marvelling at nature, and a decent lunch, curl up on deck for a small siesta and contemplate the enchanted isles
Getting Around
Your Galapagos vessel will bring you to the island, and a smaller motor boat will carry you to shore.
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