Santa Fé Island Travel Guide
Beautiful coves, cacti forests and endemic species
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Between the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal, Santa Fe (also known as Barrington Island) has quite different characteristics to many of the other islands in Galapagos. It is formed by a volcanic uprising beneath the sea, rather than an eruption and is also home to a wide range of wildlife, including several endemic to the island.
As with many of the islands in Galapagos, the introduction of introduced species has been a problem on the Isla Santa Fe, but in 1971 conservation efforts to eradicate the goats were successful and the original balance of life has been restored. Santa Fe is home to the Galapagos hawk, dove, mockingbird and snake, a variety of finches, yellow warblers the rare rice rat and a unique land iguana that is yellow in colour and can grow up to five feet long.
Within the beautiful turquoise waters that surround the isle of Santa Fe, it is not unusual to see manta rays, marine turtles, white-tipped reef sharks and fur seals swimming amongst the colourful fish, making this a magical place to snorkel or scuba dive.
Attractions in Santa Fé Island
There is one main landing point on Santa Fe Island, which is on a bay in a beautiful cove.
Activities in Santa Fé Island
Snorkelling and scuba diving are the main activities around 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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