Las Tintoreras is one of the islets that surround the Bay of Puerto Villamil-Isabela. This islet is characterized by having a sea inlet like a lagoon that ends in a channel where the sharks come to rest. This place is very visited by tourists because they can observe the sharks from a path on land that passes next to the channel. In addition to seeing sharks, in this islet there are colonies of iguanas and sea lions; visitors can also occasionally see sea turtles. After the visit to Las Tintoreras, visitors make a stop to snorkel in a sector near the islet.
The tour usually includes the boat from the pier, naturalist guide, refreshments and snorkeling equipment. The tours start from the Embarcadero pier and have a duration of approximately 2 hours.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Due to the strong equatorial sun it is recommended to use sunscreen, wear a hat or hat and bring water to hydrate.
Visitors are also asked not to disturb or feed the animals and to follow all indications of the naturalist guide and to read warnings signs posted along the trail.
The only way to get to the islet Las Tintoreras is through a guided tour. There are several local agencies providing this service within Puerto Villamil.
FDS TRAVEL GALAPAGOS TOURS Saturday 22 February 2025
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