Espumilla Beach – Santiago Island

Espumilla Beach

This large coffee-colored sand beach is just north of the prized freshwater source that once attracted pirates and whalers. A short inland walk leads through a mangrove forest often inhabited by common stilts and visited by sea turtles that come to nest. Beyond the mangroves lies a brackish lagoon where flocks of pink flamingos and white-cheeked pintails can be spotted. Espumilla Beach is also a favored nesting site for sea turtles and offers excellent opportunities for swimming and snorkeling.

Highlights:	Idyllic beach setting, swimming, snorkeling
Animals:	Common stilts, sea turtles, pink flamingos, white-cheeked pintails, Galápagos finches, vermilion flycatchers, lava lizards, mockingbirds
Difficulty:	Short walk
Landing:	Wet

*Note: Activities may vary depending on the time of day, cruise itinerary, and Galápagos National Park regulations.

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