Puerto Villamil - Isabela

Galapagos Islands

Overview

Puerto Villamil, located on the southeast coast of Isabela Island, is a small port village usually packed with yachts and sailboats, as it is a popular stop on their way to the Marquesas Islands. It was named after General José Villamil, the first governor of the islands. Most of Isabela's population of approximately 2,200 people lives in Puerto Villamil. The village offers a stunning white-sand beach lined with palm trees, an ideal place for lazing in the sun, swimming, snorkeling and surfing. You can often encounter flamingos and marine iguanas here.

Difficulty: Easy

Disembarkation: Dry Landing

Interactions: Hiking ,Snorkeling

Highlights at Puerto Villamil

• White Sandy Beach

Animals:

Blue-Footed Booby, Brown Pelican, Darwin’s Finches, Galapagos Dove, Galapagos Frigatebirds, Galapagos Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Green Turtle, Galapagos Hoary Bat, Galapagos Lava Lizard, Galapagos Marine Iguana, Galapagos Mockingbird, Galapagos Penguin, Galapagos Red Bat, Galapagos Sea Lion, Galapagos Sting Rays, Great Blue Heron, Greater Flamingo, Mobula Rays, Nazca Booby, Vermilion Flycatcher, White-cheeked Pintail