BALTRA: Baltra is not officially part of the Galapagos National Park, but is home to one of the two main airports in the archipelago although it is frequently used as the starting and/or ending point of most cruises in the Galapagos Islands.  Baltra's airport was originally built by the USA during World World II as an air base.
FACTS & DETAILS
Area: 27 km2 Alternate name(s): South Seymour, "The Rock", Base Beta Visitation sites: AIRPORT only Activities: FAUNA Land iguanas Lava lizards FLORA Lava cacti Palo Santo trees

---

BARTOLOME: An impressive little island  located to the east of Sullivan Bay (Santiago Island) and characterized by volcanic (almost lunar) landscape    The beach trail connects the northern and southern beaches (yellowish brown sand made up of crushed volcanic material).  The summit trail takes visitors to the top of the central volcano for a spectacular view of the surrounding area. Pinnacle Rock (on the northern beach) stands out like a finger pointing to the sky.
FACTS & DETAILS
Area: 1.2 km2 Alternate name(s): Bartholomew Visitation sites: Pinnacle Rock Activities: FAUNA Galapagos penguins Sea turtles Sharks (whitetip & blacktip) Sting rays Spotted Eagle rays Black turtles (Nov/Dec) Herons FLORA Mangroves Tiquilia Lava cacti

---

ESPANOLA:  One of the oldest islands in the archipelago, this island is almost completely flat.  The west point of Española is one of the most spectacular sites in Galapagos, due to its diverse and interesting wildlife.  The Waved Albatross is endemic not only to Galapagos but also to this island.  They are found at Punta Suarez only during the dry season (from mid-April through to mid-December).
FACTS & DETAILS
Area: 60 km2       Alternate name(s): Hood Visitation sites: Gardner Bay Punta Suarez Activities: FAUNA Waved Albatross Blue-footed & Nazca Boobies Lava & night herons Swallowtailed gulls Oystercatchers Galapagos doves Ground, Wabler & Cactus finches Española mockingbird Galapagos hawks Marine iguanas Lava lizards Galapagos snakes Sea lions FLORA Spiny shrubs Saltbushes

---

FERNANDINA:  One of the youngest islands in the archipelago, Fernandina has one of the world's most active volcanoes.   The caldera is 6 kilometers wide and about 900 meters deep.
FACTS & DETAILS
Area: 642 km2 Alternate name(s): Narborough Visitation sites: Punta Espinoza Activities: FAUNA Marine iguanas Sally Lightfoot crabs Galapagos penguins Flightless cormorants Sea lions FLORA Lava cacti

Floreana island details (updating) ....

---

GENOVESA:  Located in the northeast of the archipelago, this island is shaped like a horseshoe.  Once a large volcano, the southern edge collapsed to form Darwin Bay.  Genovesa lacks reptiles, except for marine iguanas.  However, this is a paradise for birds.
FACTS & DETAILS
Area: 14 km2 Alternate name(s): Tower Visitation sites: Darwin Bay Prince Phillip's Steps Activities: FAUNA Marine igaunas Red-footed Boobies Great Frigatebirds Nazca Boobies Swallowtail & lava gulls Red-billed tropicbirds Pintail ducks Yellow crowned & lava herons Whimbrels Storm pertrels Short-eared owls Fur seals FLORA Opuntia cacti Palo Santo trees

---

ISABELA:  The largest of the islands in the archipelago with 60% of the land surface of Galapagos.  A series of six volcanoes united form the base of Isabela.  Its capital is Puerto Villamil.
FACTS & DETAILS
Area: 4588 km2 Alternate name(s): Albemarle Visitation sites: Elizabeth Bay Puerto Villamil Sierra Negra Volcano Tagus Cove Urbina Bay Punta Moreno Punta Vicente Roca Activities: FAUNA Giant tortoises Red-footed Boobies Marine & land iguanas Flightless cormorants Galapagos penguins Sea lions Blue-footed Boobies Rays (Golden, Spotted) White-tipped sharks Sea Turtles Flamingos Galapagos Hawks Darwin finches Pelicans Noddy terns Common egrets Blue herons FLORA Opuntia cacti Palo Santo trees Spiny shrubs

---

NORTH SEYMOUR:  This flat and low-lying island is located north of Baltra.  It is one of the best places to see the blue-footed boobie.
FACTS & DETAILS
Area: 1.9 km2 Alternate name(s): Seymour Norte (Spanish) Visitation sites: Activities: FAUNA Blue-footed Boobies Sea lions Magnificent frigatebirds Land iguanas Swallow-tailed gulls Nazca boobies Red-billed tropicbirds FLORA Opuntia cacti Palo Santo trees Spiny shrubs