Galapagos Islands Genovesa (Tower)

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Inside the sunken caldera birds are visible in their thousands: you can hike along the rim. Snorkel with hammerhead sharks or cruise along the cliff ledges to rocky steps named after HRH Prince Philip.

Overview

This remote island is a low-lying volcano rising just above the ocean surface.  It attracts a huge number of seabirds which rest up here and breed, including the red-footed booby. Darwin Bay was created when the island’s large crater collapsed below sea level. Inside this caldera birds are visible in their thousands: you can hike along the rim. Snorkel with hammerhead sharks or take a boat ride along the rocky cliff ledges bringing you to the base of the steep rocky steps named after HRH Prince Philip.

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