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Isabela
Welcome to Isabela!
Isabela, the Galapagos Islands best kept secret awaits you…
Isabela Island awaits visitors with its indescribable beauty
and incredible flora and fauna that make it one of the world's
most important national parks. Immerse yourself in this natural
paradise, dare to adventure and experience the unique culture
of isabela. We invite you to enjoy our excellent hospitality
and to discover the natural beauty of this enchanted island.
Isabela has spectacular visitor sites unique to the Galapagos.
You can visit Isabela´s beautiful beaches, crystal clear
bays and coastal lagoons with a huge variety of plants and birds
without taking a cruise. You will also see first hand some of
the most impressive changes in vegetation, climate and landscape
that Galapagos has to offer.
On arrival to Isabela, your first impression will be its turquoise
blue waters, palm trees and its sandy streets. Puerto Villamil,
the only town on Isabela Island is situated on a 3km stretch
of white sand beach.
Just 2200 people live on the island; many of whom make a living
from fishing and ecotourism. In the highlands, 7.5 km from Puerto
Villamil there is an agricultural sector. Here cattle are raised
and a variety of fruit and vegetables produced.
Isabela - the largest of the
enchanted islands
The Galapagos Islands also known as the Enchanted Isles, occupy
more than 3100 square miles. Isabela takes up more than half
of that territory. The island is crossed by the equator in the
north, and is located approximately 600 miles from the coast
of Ecuador in South America.
Isabela was formed by five enormous volcanic craters and is
located in one of the youngest geologic zones in the world,
formed less than 1 million years ago. All five volcanoes are
still considered active and have a history of recent but non-dangerous
eruptions.
In southern Isabela you will find the largest area of beaches
in Galapagos. There is also a system of coastal lagoons and
mangroves that help support the principal colonies of aquatic
birds.
97% of Isabela Island is territory of the Galapagos National
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