
Isabela Island
Puerto Villamil
Puerto Villamil is a small peaceful town with a laid back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches. Behind Villamil are several brackish water lagoons where pink flamingos, common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, gallinules are usually seen. Villamil is also home to a tortoise breeding centre. Here you can see several species of Isabela tortoises next to each other and observe the way each evolved differently depending on their environment.
Highlights: |
Flamingos in the lagoon |
Animals: |
Flamingos, common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, gallinules, tortoises |
Difficulty: |
Easy |
Landing: |
Dry |
*Note that the listed activites may differ depending of the time of the day of your visit, cruise itinerary and National Park regulations.
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