Floreana has played a significant roll in the Galapagos History over the years, this is the island where a wooden barrel was placed in a bay to be used as a posting service & famously named after it (Post Office Bay), with a supply of fresh water it was a common stop for whalers, & many years later the self proclaimed Baroness would reach Floreana with her companions only to unravel a series of strange events. Located in the south part of the archipelago, Floreana's main attractions are one of the best snorkeling sites (Devil's Crown), Cormorant Point - an olivine sandy beach with a trail leading to another back beach, & a brackish lagoon found midway where Galapagos Flamingos can be observed. Floreana carries great diversity in plants & rich in wildlife, Shorebirds, large-billed Flycatchers, green turtle among others.
More Information: Floreana Island - Wikipedia
Location: | Southern Galapagos |
Extent of Island: | 173 sq Kilometers / 107 sq Miles |
Highest Point: | 640 Meters / 2100 Feet |
Highlights: | Historical Island, Great Snorkeling, Flamingos, White Sand Beaches |
La loberia which stands for sea...[read more]
Interaction In Site: Dinghy Ride, Snorkeling, Beachcombing
The baroness lookout is an impressive...[read more]
Interaction In Site: Dinghy Ride, Hiking
Post Office Bay is a historical...[read more]
Interaction In Site: Dinghy Ride, Snorkeling, Beachcombing
Cormorant point is a fascinating location...[read more]
Interaction In Site: Dinghy Ride, Hiking, Snorkeling
Devils crown is a Volcanic Cater...[read more]
Interaction In Site: Dhingy Ride, Snorkeling
Floreana Islets: Champion, Enderby, Watson &...[read more]
Interaction In Site: Dinghy Ride, Snorkeling
Floreana Black beach has historical significance....[read more]
Interaction In Site: Snorkeling, Hiking, Beachcombing
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The Galapagos sea lion is a...[read more]