Galapagos Information - Columbus TravelSombrero Chino Island

Sombrero Chino
 One of the least visited sites, Sombrero Chino (Chinese Hat) has special landscape worth the visit. The landing is on a beautiful crescent-shaped white-sand beach, home to sea lions and Sally Lightfoot crabs. The trail on Sombrero Chino explores its volcanic origin and offers some spectacular views of the waves crashing below. Snorkelling in the waters near Sombrero Chino you can see white-tipped sharks, Galápagos penguins and sea lions.


Highlights: Snorkelling with Galápagos penguins, playful sea lions and white-tipped sharks
Animals: Sea lions, Sally Lightfoot crabs, white-tipped sharks, Galápagos penguins, sea lions
Dificulty: Good shoes necessary for walking on lava rock
Landing: Wet

*Note that the listed activites may differ depending of the time of the day of your visit, cruise itinerary and National Park regulations.