Visitor Sites: Darwin Bay

Darwin Bay - Genovesa

Darwin Bay

Genovesa Island, Galapagos

This white sand coral beach heads a half mile trail (0.75km) that winds through mangroves filled with land birds. Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls can be spotted here. Further down the path are tidal pools where sea lions swim playfully. At the end is a spectacular view from a cliff.

Highlights: Nazca boobies, red- footed boobies, swallow-tailed gulls, mangroves, coral pebbles beach, snorkeling: rays, colorful reef fish and hammerhead sharks
Activities: Hiking (0.9 mi/1.5 km), snorkeling, kayaking & dinghy ride
Landing: Wet Landing
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Galapagos Islands Map - Darwin Bay, Genovesa