Punta Espinoza
Punta Espinoza
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Steve N
New Hartford, CT136 contributions
Jan 2020
What an incredible island. Lava fields, marine iguana, hawks, sally light footed crabs, and sea lions were everywhere. We just missed (3-4 days) an active lava flow event but so enjoyed our short visit to the youngest of all the islands. It's raw beauty and natural differences from the other islands added to our experience.
Written 1 February 2020
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tkecincy
Cincinnati, OH111 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
We visited this location as one of the stops on our Galapagos cruise. There were hundreds of Sally Lightfoot crabs and marine iguanas. This is also a great place to be in very close proximity to a lot of sea lions - adults and babies. It was fun to watch the babies playing in the water, completely unaffected by the visitors standing around.
We also saw flightless Cormorants as well as a few other types of birds. Just walking along on top of the lava rocks was very interesting - seeing the large crevices and the various formations of lava. There was also a whale skeleton lying on the beach which was impressive to see.
We also saw flightless Cormorants as well as a few other types of birds. Just walking along on top of the lava rocks was very interesting - seeing the large crevices and the various formations of lava. There was also a whale skeleton lying on the beach which was impressive to see.
Written 22 May 2017
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Scott8147
The Villages, FL3,473 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
It was an easy landing here, but the return was very difficult due to the falling tide. The hike was about half on sand and about half on lava flows. It was worth the effort through as we saw literally mountains of marine iguanas (saw them feeding underwater later when we snorkeled), sea lions, lava lizards, a sea turtle and two flightless cormorants courting each other and several penguins. Then near the end of our hike we saw three !! Galapagos hawks - a juvenile and two adults. They kept flying and landing very near us so we got some great pictures.
Written 5 February 2015
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Bernard W
Dallas, TX1,914 contributions
Mar 2022
We took a short walk and saw marine iguanas, lava lizards, sea lions, Sally Lightfoot crab, and other creatures.
Snorkeling in the area rewarded with swimming with green sea turtles, flightless cormorants, sea lions, blue star fish, marine iguanas, many beautiful fish of all sizes, and even small jellyfish.
Snorkeling in the area rewarded with swimming with green sea turtles, flightless cormorants, sea lions, blue star fish, marine iguanas, many beautiful fish of all sizes, and even small jellyfish.
Written 8 April 2022
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301lisa33
Coventry, UK2,014 contributions
Nov 2019
This place is full of iguanas! But we saw many other things such as heron and sealions and a very very tame hawk! Lovely
Written 16 May 2020
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Mary V
191 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
Punta Espinoza on Isabela Island was amazing! There were so many marine iguanas. Truly you had to watch where you stepped. I actually got a little freaked out because I had to walk through a colony of iguanas. They had no fear and were perfectly cool with us walking right by them. The island was beautiful with its volcanic rocks and cactus growing on the rocks. Amazing! Red Sally crabs could be seen everywhere along with sea lions. A place I'll remember for a long time.
Written 9 April 2017
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Pandamonium1362
La Verne, CA457 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
Our Overseas Adventure tour took us out on a panga, where we saw the very colorful crabs "Sally Light Foot", marine iguanas, and penguins which we caught mating. Tortugas would pop up their head. On land there was a bright yellow warbler that posed for us while our tour leader was lecturing. Just as we were leaving the island, Mienke Whales were spotted which we “chased” on pangas in the late afternoon w/ the Galaxy II (our yacht) following us. The wind was in our face as our panga flew across the ocean. We actually got very close to them. I was worried they'd come up under us. Chasing the mienke whales was exciting -- something I'll always remember and it was the end to a perfect day.
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Written 5 January 2017
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frugalarnie
Boston, MA3,567 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
The island was full of iguana. So many, you'd have to walk around them. Not afraid of humans. A few sea lions and some birds. Walking on the lava beds can be challenging. A great experience of a lifetime.
Written 22 August 2016
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Julian L
151 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
Must be the most Marine Iguanas anywhere in the world - they are literally piled on top of each other. You have to watch where you walk on this island because it would be easy to step on one, there are that many. We also got to see lots of the iguanas swimming and feeding under water. As well of the thousands of iguanas, there are also many sea lions - some of which like to play with the iguana tales. It is quite a surreal experience walking around Espinoza Point!
Written 10 February 2016
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HelenaGuerra
Washington DC, DC13,816 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
During our 5 days cruise (Galapagos Legend), we visited several places in Galapagos. My favorite was the Espinosa Point (Punta Espinoza). It's the most recent island.
This black rocky island has so much wildlife. We spotted thousands of marine iguanas, baby and adult sea lions, Sally lightfoot crabs, pelicans... Great views over Isabela island.
This black rocky island has so much wildlife. We spotted thousands of marine iguanas, baby and adult sea lions, Sally lightfoot crabs, pelicans... Great views over Isabela island.
Written 8 September 2015
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Hello! My son's greatest desire is to see the flightless cormorants in the Galapagos. I'm looking at cruises, and going either end of May or mid-June. Just want to ask if they were easily seen in this area during that time? I'd hate to plan a trip and not see them, though I know there is no guarantee.
Also, looking at the Legend ship...anyone been on it? Thanks!!!
Written 9 October 2019
Hi,
Did you visit Punta Espinoza with a cruise or did you manage to organise a day trip from Isabela? We have two weeks in the Galapagos (first week cruise, second week by ourselves) so doing a bit of research before we leave. :)
Written 4 September 2017
Hi Olivia,
We had a week's cruise aboard Isabela.
As well as the awesome walk and sights...we had a superb snorkel offshore...and then had the good luck to catch up with a lone hunting Orca.
But...for us...the place itself was THE best spot of the Galapagos!
Have a great time,
Chris
Written 10 September 2017
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