a.m. South Plaza Island
p.m. Santa Cruz Island: Punta Carrion / Mosquera Island
Begin the day on South Plaza Island, one of the smallest but most vibrant in the archipelago. The island presents colorful vegetation, including reddish ground cover and forests of tall cactus. Along the trail, you will encounter yellow land iguanas, colonies of sea lions, and seabirds nesting near impressive ocean cliffs. In the afternoon, explore the waters near Santa Cruz Island with snorkeling at Punta Carrion or a visit to Mosquera Islet. You may observe tropical fish, reef sharks, and possibly hammerhead sharks. On land, observe seabirds and large groups of sea lions resting on the beach.