Elizabeth Bay, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

4.5 (25 reviews) Spent Ranking #11 in Isabela Bodies of Water • Islands • Beaches

A very pleasant panga ride

A slow trip in and out of the mangrove swamps of Isabela Island. Several different endemic bird species, green sea turtles and penguins. Two turtles were seen clinging to the mangrove roots taking a break, while others swam by. The water is murky, but the sea life that stays near the surface is visible. Marine iguanas dot the rocky areas. No matter where you go in the Galapagos, you will be amazed and enlightened. This only one of the unique areas.

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4.5 based on (25 reviews)

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  • 5Dr Stephen 5:00 PM Mar 4, 2018
    Boat ride into mangrove wildlife wonderland
    My wife and I cruised Elizabeth Bay for two hours by Zodiac boat. In the open Bay, we saw penguins, pelicans and boobies feeding/diving. The end of the bay opens into a mangrove-lined area with channels and basins. Here, we saw more than 40 turtles, rays and pelicans - a wildlife wonderland. We didn't want to leave - and we took over 100 photographs. Highly recommended - I hope you love it as much as we did. PS Take some bug spray, plenty of sun lotion and a wide-brimmed hat.
  • 5Chris T 5:00 PM May 27, 2015
    Amazing!
    What an amazing place - the wildlife here is fantastic! We set out very early in the morning to catch the low tide and it certainly paid off. Penguins, blue-footed boobies, flightless cormorants, spotted and golden rays, pelicans, blue herons, sea lions, endless varieties of birds … the list is endless! Isabela is a long sail from the central islands but well worth it – I think, along with Genovesa, it was our favourite island and certainly worth a visit.

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