Fernandina Island
Fernandina Island
The Untouched Wilderness
Fernandina Island stands as the youngest and most pristine of the Galápagos Islands. Its untouched landscape offers a rare glimpse into the ecological and geological processes that have shaped the archipelago. With no introduced species, Fernandina is a living laboratory for scientific research and conservation.
Location
Lying to the west of the archipelago, Fernandina is home to the archipelago’s most recently active volcano, La Cumbre, which dominates its landscape.
Biodiversity
The island’s dramatic volcanic landscape, including vast lava fields and active volcanic features, is a highlight for visitors.
Activities
Visit Punta Espinosa to see large colonies of marine iguanas, snorkel with sea turtles, and observe the unique flightless cormorant.
Island Wildlife
Marine Iguana
Fernandina hosts one of the largest populations of marine iguanas in the Galapagos.
Flightless Cormorant
This island is one of the few places where you can observe the flightless cormorant, an endemic species that has evolved in the absence of land predators.
Galapagos Penguin
The Galapagos penguin, the only penguin species found north of the equator, can also be found along the coasts of Fernandina.
Sea Lions
Galapagos sea lions are a common sight, basking on the beaches or frolicking in the waters around Fernandina.
Sea Turtles
The waters around Fernandina are frequented by different species of sea turtles, including the green sea turtle.
Sally Lightfoot Crabs
Brightly colored and agile, these crabs are a common sight on the rocky shores, adding vibrant splashes of color against the black lava rocks.
