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Tortuga Bay Beach

Tortuga Bay Beach

Beautiful white sand beach

Information about Tortuga Bay Beach

Biodiversity

Panorama

Beaches

Snorkeling

Accesibility

Tortuga Bay Beach is a delightful 1 mile walk from Puerto Ayora and is one of the prettiest beaches on the Galápagos.

As you walk the trail to the beach you cross through an area of arid vegetation which is filled with bird life, and your Galapatours expert naturalist guide will help you to identify many species here, which include the famous Darwin's Finches.

Once you reach the beach you will see a glorious tropical scene - white coral sands and breaking turquoise waves. You can often see surfers here, and they are a clue that those waves hide strong currents and tides, and you need to be careful if you choose to swim. A better option might be to continue along to the second part of Tortuga Bay Beach which is the other side of the headland. This beach opens onto a small bay that's almost completely sheltered from the swell and makes a wonderfully calm place for swimming or snorkeling.

This little bay is fringed with Galápagos mangroves which are a haven for bird and marine life. In the waters you may see rays and small sharks, and marine iguanas on the rocky headland.

Tortuga Beach and Tortuga Bay make a wonderful place that's not only great for relaxing and soaking up the sun, but also for exploring more of the Galápagos' unique wildlife and habitats.

Interesting facts about Tortuga Bay Beach

Watching surfers off the white coral sand beach

Snorkeling in the calm waters of the bay

Wide variety of bird life in the mangroves

Pictures of Tortuga Bay Beach

Tortuga Bay Beach

Possible Activities in Tortuga Bay Beach

wildlife

Wildlife observation

hiking

Hiking

surfing

Surfing

Highlights Close to Tortuga Bay Beach

Our trips to Tortuga Bay Beach


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