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Tagus Cove

Tagus Cove

Follow in the footsteps of buccaneers!

Information about Tagus Cove

Biodiversity

Panorama

Snorkeling

Accesibility

Tagus Cove is a sheltered deep-water bay on the western coast of Isabela Island, overlooking Fernandina Island. This natural anchorage has been a popular destination for ships since the 1800s, and when you come ashore you can see ancient graffiti left by whalers and buccaneers.

A steep (but thankfully short) hiking trail then takes you up to the salt water Darwin Lake, formed inside a volcanic cone. How did salt water get all the way up here? Scientists think tsunamis caused by eruptions or landslides on Fernandina may have deposited seawater originally, and then evaporation has made it even more salty over time.

From Darwin Lake, a series of 160 steps takes you to a stunning viewpoint where you will not only enjoy amazing views over the Galápagos, but may also see some unique wildlife, such as Galápagos Hawks, Vermilion Flycatchers, and species of Darwin's Finches.

Your panga ride along the shoreline back to your ship gives a great opportunity to see Galápagos Flightless Cormorants, Galápagos Penguins, Galápagos Martins, and the friendly Galápagos Sea Lions.

Interesting facts about Tagus Cove

Graffiti left by pirates and whalers of old

Saltwater Lake Darwin, high above the tide line

Stunning vistas and land and marine wildlife

Pictures of Tagus Cove

Tagus Cove
Tagus Cove - Seaman Journey Fernandina - gal0176

Possible Activities in Tagus Cove

hiking

Hiking

zodiac fleet

Zodiac rides

snorkeling

Snorkeling

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Our trips to Tagus Cove


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