
Marchena Island, Galápagos
The least visited Island
What you need to know about Marchena Island, Galápagos
Marchena is the largest of the so-called northern islands here in Galápagos. Despite most of the current volcanic activity being concentrated to the western islands Isabela and Fernandina, Marchena suffered a volcanic eruption in 1991 - the first for over a century.
Marchena has no land visitor sites, and it's even rare for scientists or National Park wardens to visit, so it's one of the islands least touched by humans at present. The coastal caves and rocks play host to Galápagos Fur Seals, and sea lions.
Interesting facts about Marchena Island
Marchena has excellent dive sites off her coast, with a good range of species
In 1934, the mummified body of one of the Floreana Baroness's lovers was found on a beach here!
An invasive species, the Little Fire Ant, has been subject to control measures since 1988
Marchena has its own endemic species of Lava Lizard
Pictures of Marchena Island, Galápagos


