Lobos Island is a small flat island, located 10 kilometers northeast of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, on the coast of San Cristobal Island. The name of the island is given because it is home to several sea lions frolicking on the beach and brown fur stands on the white sand.
From the dock of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, you will take the boat to move to Lobos Island. During the trip, you can observe brown pelicans, various species of shorebirds; however, during the snorkel, it is common the presence of juvenile sea lions, stingrays, and sea turtles. You will appreciate sea lions, blue-footed boobies, beautiful natural breakwaters, and other botanical, ecological, and recreational attractions.
It has a trail is 850 meters and the estimated travel time is one hour. During the tour, you pass through an area of dry vegetation, the substrate of volcanic rocks, and a sandy area. Also, you can see marine iguanas, lava lizards Chatham, snake Eastern Galapagos footed boobies blue, swallow-tailed gulls, canary Mary, sea lion Galapagos, gaviotín White head.
After the lunch of board the boat, you will enjoy the beach of Playa Ochoa to practice snorkeling near the local fauna or have a rest time at this paradisiacal place. At the end of the tour, you will back to the dock of the port Baquerizo Moreno.