Tintoreras islet: Penguins, blue-footed boobies & sea turtles｜Ecuador

The tour around Tintoreras Islet on Isabela Island is one of the most iconic destinations to observe so many species in a small place. Animals here are not afraid of humans, both coexist and stay there most of the time in the area.

First you will start with a boat ride around the bay to observe volcanic formations, pelican nesting site, marine iguanas swimming, sea turtles on the water, Galapagos penguins swimming or resting on their natural habitat, blue footed boobies fishing and/or resting.

After that you will disembark on the islet to have a short walk to observe baby iguanas, baby sea lions on a beach where they are born, a channel with white tip reef sharks, magnificent volcanic formations.

Later you come back to the boat to start the snorkeling activity where you will get fins, mask equipment and wetsuit to get into the water and explore marine wildlife like: marine iguanas, rays, white-tipped sharks, fish, sea turtles, sea lions and more.