Tagus Cove, situated on Isabela Island across from Fernandina Island near the Bolivar Channel, has served as a popular anchorage site for ships since the 1800s. Explore trails that wind by Lake Darwin, offering stunning views from the ridge. In the afternoon, head to Elizabeth Bay on the east coast of Isabela Island, known for its numerous islets accessible by dinghy. Keep an eye out for penguins and blue-footed boobies on the rocky islets, and enjoy snorkeling in the clear waters among schools of colorful fish, sea lions, and possibly sharks, thanks to the area’s abundant marine life. Galapagos wildlife not to miss today: Flightless cormorant, sea horses, marine iguana, turtles, Galapagos penguin, Sally Lightfoot crab, Galapagos hawk.
Accommodations: Galapagos Angel