Bartolomé Island

Bartolomé Island

Bartolomé Island ( _es. Isla Bartolomé) is a volcanic islet in the Galápagos Islands Group. It is a volcanic islet just off the east coast of Santiago Island. It is one of the "younger" islands in the Galápagos archipelago. It is named after Lieutenant David Bartholomew of the Royal Navy. [ [http://www.theecuatraveler.com/galapagos/islands Galapagos Island Descriptions - TheEcuaTraveler.com ] ]

With a total land area of just 1.2 km², this island offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in the archipelago. The island consists of an extinct volcano and a variety of red, orange, green, and glistening black volcanic formations.

Bartolomé has a volcanic cone that is easy to climb and provides great views of the other islands. Bartolomé is famous for its Pinnacle Rock, which is the distinctive characteristic of this island, and the most representative landmark of the Galápagos.

It has two visitor sites. At the first one, you may swim and snorkel around Pinnacle Rock; the underwater world there is really impressive. You can snorkel with the penguins, marine turtles, white-tipped reef sharks, and other tropical fish. The bay is also an excellent place to go swimming. The twin bays are separated by a narrow isthmus.

Galápagos penguins are frequently seen, and a small cave behind Pinnacle Rock houses a breeding colony.Seasonally, Bartolomé is the mating and nesting site for the green turtles. With herons, they make use of the gentler beaches. Very little was once known of these enchanting creatures of the sea. They lived secretive lives only surfacing to breathe. In recent years, sea turtles have been the subject of a variety of international studies.

The Galápagos Lava cacti colonize the new lava fields.

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