Isla Lobos
A small island half an hour by boat north of the port town, where you can swim with sea lions. Blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds nest here.
Isla Lobos is a small island off the northwest coast of San Cristóbal. The shallow channel between it and the main island is a famous snorkelling site. Sea lion pups love to play around snorkellers, and turtles and rays are also common. A trail of about 1 km on the island lets you get close to blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and marine iguanas. You must join a half-day tour with a licensed guide, costing about USD 80–120. It is often combined with a Kicker Rock trip. From June to November (the cool season), you will need to rent a wetsuit.
Opening hours
Half-day tours approx. 08:00–13:00
Nearby sights
- Cerro Tijeretas & Darwin Bay
- Interpretation Center San Cristóbal
- Punta Carola
- Playa Mann
- Puerto Baquerizo Moreno Malecón
- La Lobería
- San Cristóbal Island & Kicker Rock
- El Junco Lagoon