Visitor Sites: Lava Tunnels

Lava Tunnels - Santa Cruz

Lava Tunnels

Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

The lava tunnels on Santa Cruz were formed as the outer skin of molten lava solidified but the liquid magma inside continued flowing, leaving behind a series of empty tubes. Visitors can walk through these underground channels, often more than a kilometer in length, and may have the opportunity to glimpse barn owls here.

Highlights: Barn owls, finches
Activities: Walking
Landing: Dry Landing
Difficulty: Easy

Galapagos Islands Map - Lava Tunnels, Santa Cruz