Punta Pitt
A volcanic tuff headland at the northeastern tip of the island, the only place in the archipelago where you can see the nesting grounds of three kinds of boobies and two kinds of frigatebirds at once.
Punta Pitt is at the far northeastern tip of San Cristóbal. You land on a green volcanic sand beach and climb a steep trail to a tuff plateau. From here you can see nests of blue-footed boobies, red-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, magnificent frigatebirds, and great frigatebirds. This is unique anywhere in the archipelago. Along the shore are colonies of bachelor male sea lions. From the port town, a fast boat takes about 2 hours one way. You must join a one-day tour with a licensed guide. Tours run infrequently, so book well in advance. The trail is about 2 km and fairly steep.
Opening hours
Follows day-trip schedule
Nearby sights
- Cerro Brujo
- Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado
- Puerto Chino Beach
- San Cristóbal Island & Kicker Rock
- El Junco Lagoon
- Isla Lobos
- Cerro Tijeretas & Darwin Bay
- Interpretation Center San Cristóbal