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Santa Fe

Santa Fe Island, Galápagos

Home to two unique species

Information about A walk on Santa Fe

Biodiversity

Panorama

Beaches

Snorkeling

Accesibility

Santa Fe is a small, flat island right in the center of the Galápagos archipelago, and is thought to be one of the oldest volcanoes here. Dating of the rocks below the water estimates they were formed almost 4 million years ago.

Santa Fe had its own breed of Giant Tortoise that became extinct at some point in the 1800s due to being hunted for meat. There are two species that are unique to the island still present here - the Santa Fe Land Iguana, and the Santa Fe Rice Rat.

There is one visitor site on Santa Fe, and you will have a panga ride to a wet landing on the beach at Barrington Bay on the island's north coast. From here there are two hiking trails. One is a short loop close to the beach that takes you into an Opuntia forest filled with these massive cactus. This is the best opportunity to see the Santa Fe land iguanas and also other species such as Galápagos Hawks.

The second trail is a tougher proposition as it climbs quite steeply to the top of a cliff from where you will enjoy stunning views over the island's unspoilt interior.

Back on the beach you can join the Galápagos Sea Lions who often play in the waves and you can enjoy some wonderful snorkeling in the clear blue-green waters here.

Interesting facts about A walk on Santa Fe

Species unique to Santa Fe

Amazing Giant Opuntia

Fantastic snorkeling

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A walk on Santa Fe

Possible Activities in A walk on Santa Fe

hiking

Hiking

zodiac fleet

Zodiac rides

snorkeling

Snorkeling

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