Black Beach
Black beach is one of the most unique locations to visit in the Galapagos Islands. Its name came from the black eroded basaltic sand which derived from the Galapagos basaltic shield of volcanoes. Around Black Beach you may see Bottle-Nosed dolphins playfully splashing about and it may be possible to see Marine iguanas diving for algae growing on the lava beds below the serene, calm, blue waters. Marchena Island is also very mysterious. As legend holds two bodies washed up many years ago and were naturally mummified on the island and to this day nobody knows how they came to their untimely fate!.
| Highlights: |
Unique black beach and lava beds; Bottled-Nosed Dolphins, Marine Iguanas and other animals feeding off the lava beds; sea turtles; unsolved mysteries. |
| Possible Activities: |
Snorkeling; Diving. |
| Type of Landing: |
None. |
| Difficulty: |
Easy to Moderate. |
