Concha de Perla
Concha de Perla
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Jorit N
West Melton, New Zealand109 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This is an amazing (free) place to visit in easy walking distance from Puerto Vilamil. Strongly recommend to head there at least once a day as we experienced something different every time. Also check low vs high tide, I think a couple of ours after low tide was most interesting. We saw turtles, sharks, penguins and plenty of fish pretty much every time we went. One time the penguins swam around me and nearly picked my goggles, absolutely amazing.
Written 19 January 2020
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Richard S
Saint-Lazare, Canada46 contributions
Mar 2022
This place is easily accessible but under delivered. It was pretty crowded as the way in and out of the water is via a deck with stairs. People tend to sit on the stairs and block entrance to the water. There also seemed to be a few people waiting around for people to leave their belongings unattended. Visibility in the water was not great. There are many more interesting places to see on the island
Written 21 March 2022
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Melania F
Arlington, VA77 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The location is excellent, right next to the pier. We did this three times, 2 mornings, once afternoon. Morning was better with low tide. We swam with playful sea lions, saw big rays each time, saw one turtle each time. Even if you don't do anything else, this is worth it every time!
Written 9 January 2020
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SlimShady
Morocco107 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Better first thing in the morning. You do not need a guide or tour. Rent snorkel gear for the day $5.00 and head there on a 20 minute walk.
Saw one white tip shark and an eagle ray. Many smaller fish like parrot and puffers.
While there, on the platform, there are many sea lions and iguanas sleeping. Literally having to step over there.
Saw one white tip shark and an eagle ray. Many smaller fish like parrot and puffers.
While there, on the platform, there are many sea lions and iguanas sleeping. Literally having to step over there.
Written 5 March 2023
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Christy
Athens, Georgia, United States31 contributions
May 2022
Perfect lagoon for snorkeling. Lots of locals come here. We say a spotted ray and a chocolate chip starfish there in the crystal clear water. But go during low tide. The current is very strong during high tide and can wash you into the mangroves.
Written 27 May 2022
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Anne V
7 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
I was traveling with a group and a few of us opted for an early morning watch of the sunrise from our hotel and then a stroll down to concha de Perla. Our goal was to see some starfish, and we did. One of us had snorkle gear, the others just regular swim goggles. We spotted starfish, had a marine iguanas swim towards us, and basically had a playdate with some very playful sea lions who swam circles around us. The water is so calm, and not too deep. It was high tide, and the bottom few steps off the dock were underwater. Was the absolute best way to wake up and start the day. Only one other couple was getting in the water just as we were heading out, but it was till only 730 am. Not sure how crowded it would be in th afternoons.
Written 31 January 2023
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meg bb
29 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I’ve been twice so far on my trip. First time saw lots of fish second time saw starfish, giant tortoise and had a sea lion join for a swim. Deffo worth visiting on the island. Both times weren’t busy and it’s quite a large swimming zone anyway so lots to explore.
Written 11 November 2023
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DewOnTheRoad
Sacramento, CA345 contributions
Apr 2022
Make sure you rent a bike to do this path. Walking is definitely not recommended. The path is mostly in the sun and is super hot! There are many stopping points along the way. We saw several tortoises while bike riding on the path. There is no need to see the wall of tears in my opinion. One can turn around at the tower. Do go up to the tower for a great view.
Written 6 May 2022
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roughneck784
Bozeman, MT41 contributions
June 2021
Protected by reef and very safe to snorkel. Saw marine iguanas, turtle, some type of ray, lots of colorful fish, and a penguin swam by. The sea lions can be seen swimming around also. Free and don't need a guide. Visibility wasn't the best I've ever seen but good enough.
Written 11 June 2021
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TheGadfly
New Jersey29 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
Great place to go for free. Don't wear fins, but instead wear hard sole swim shoes. You'll want to navigate through some very shallow rocky areas
Written 2 April 2016
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Alexandra Maurice
Hamilton, Canada
Have the rules changed regarding accessing Concha de Perla solo? The most recent review states you can only access it with a guide. Is this correct?
Written 10 September 2019
No need for a guide unless this has been added to the National Park. It is an easy walk from town.
If you do need a guide for other services( bike, surf or hikes) , go see Emilie at Galapagos Bike and Surf. She will look after you.
Written 11 September 2019
Hi! Danke für die tollen Tipps! Könnt ihr mir sagen, wie ich für concha de perla zu neoprenanzügen komme und wieviel die ungefähr kosten? wir sind nämlich 5 wochen mit dem rucksack durch kolumbien und ecuador unterwegs, viel zu fuß, und da ist die frage, ob es sinnvoll ist, den eigenen dicken neo mitzuschleppen - aus gewichtgründen. würd mich über alle tipps zu galapagos freuen. Danke :-)
Written 27 March 2018
Hola!, viajo el 5 de diciembre del 2015 a Puerto Ayora.
Veo que muchas personas dicen que esta playa esta cerrada, y algunos que la cerraron definitivamente, y ya no entiendo nada.
Alguien me podrÃa decir si de verdad la cerraron para siempre o solo fue un periodo y ya la abrieron?
Y más o menos cuando tiempo me toma ir del muelle principal a Concha Perla?, la podré visitar después del tour a los tuneles?, me quedara tiempo? o tendria que quedarme a dormir en Isabela?
Written 11 August 2015
Hola! Yo fui en marzo y pude ir. Concha de Perla no es una playa en verdad, es un muelle por el que se baja al mar (aunque mas parece una laguna). Esta bueno para ir a hacer snorkel, dp de la excursion de los tuneles te sobra tiempo para estar ahi, si es que el barco te espera. Yo fui y a los 15 min ya me volvÃ, pero estaba parando en Isabela, x lo que no tenia apuro si me queria quedar mas tiempo. Se llega caminando, es la unica forma, son unos 5 minutos desde el muelle principal x un sendero q sale desde ahi mismo. De todos modos, te recomiendo una y mil veces que te quedes unos dias en Isabela, es 100 veces mas lindo q Ayora! Al menos a mi me gusto mucho mas. Pude estar mas en contacto con la naturaleza en esa isla q en Ayora donde es mas ciudad.
Written 12 August 2015
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