Sullivan Bay
Bahía Sullivan
A lava field on the east coast of Santiago Island, formed by a flow in 1897. Large areas of ropy black lava look as if they have just solidified. Often visited on the same day as Bartolomé Island.
Sullivan Bay is on the east coast of Santiago Island, across the water from Bartolomé Island. Lava that erupted more than a century ago covers the entire coastline, forming vast areas of ropy pahoehoe basalt. Its wrinkles, bubbles and cracks are clearly visible, and occasional pioneer cacti grow out of the fissures, giving the feeling of walking on another planet. Visitors follow marker posts on a walk of about 1.5 to 2 kilometers with a guide. The ground is uneven, so closed-toe shoes with protective toe caps are essential. Most Bartolomé day trips and cruises include this site.
Opening hours
Depends on boat tour
Nearby sights
- Bartolomé Island
- Dragon Hill
- North Seymour Island
- Las Bachas Beach
- Black Turtle Cove
- El Chato Tortoise Reserve
- Los Gemelos
- Cerro Crocker