Visitor site · Española Island
Suarez Point, Española: waved albatrosses from April to December, blue-footed and Nazca boobies, colorful marine iguanas and a blowhole on a 3 km trail.
About the site
Suarez Point, at the western tip of Española, is one of the most rewarding walks in the Galápagos and the best place in the islands to see the waved albatross on land. The panga lands you on the rocks beside a small lighthouse, a dry landing that can be slippery, and a loop trail of about three kilometers (two miles) crosses the point in around three hours.
The path runs over rounded volcanic boulders and is one of the more demanding in the islands, but the wildlife comes right to the edge of it. Blue-footed boobies perform their courtship dance among the rocks, Nazca boobies nest along the cliffs, and the marine iguanas, red and green in the breeding season, are the most colorful in the archipelago. Española mockingbirds, lava lizards, sea lions, Galápagos hawks and red-billed tropicbirds complete the scene.
From April to December the albatross colony is the highlight: the pairs dance and fence with their bills, and the great birds take off from the cliff edge, where the trade winds lift them out to sea. Near the end of the trail a blowhole, a crack in the lava, throws a column of sea water high into the air each time a wave hits.
The trail is hot and uneven: sturdy shoes, a hat and water are essential, and it is not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties.
Live dates & prices
40 yachts include Suarez Point in their routes, with 2,383 upcoming departures from US$1,530 per person. These are the next ones.
| Departure | Yacht | Route | Price per person | Mindo gift | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | |||||
| 31 Oct – 3 Nov4 days / 3 nights |
 EliteLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
|
C · Española & FloreanaSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$3,992 |
+ Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departure3 places left |
| November 2026 | |||||
| 1 – 8 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 Origin, Theory & EvolveLuxury motor yacht · 20 guests
|
A · Española, Floreana, Bartolomé & North SeymourSan Cristóbal | US$10,950 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 1 – 8 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 Grand Queen BeatrizFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
|
A · Española, Isabela, Floreana & South PlazaBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$7,675 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure1 place left |
| 3 – 7 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 EcoGalaxyFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
|
A · Española, Floreana & South PlazaSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$3,485 |
Complimentary nightsAll meals & transfers | See departure2 places left |
| 4 – 8 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
Grand Queen BeatrizFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
|
A · Española, South Plaza & Santa FeBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$3,750 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departure2 places left |
| 4 – 11 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
Grand Queen BeatrizFirst Class motor yacht · 16 guests
|
C · Española, Bartolomé, Santiago & South PlazaBaltra | US$4,973 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departure1 place left |
| 4 – 8 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 TributeLuxury motor yacht · 16 guests
|
A · Española, Floreana & South PlazaBaltra → San Cristóbal | US$6,195 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 6 – 13 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 Tip Top IIFirst Class catamaran · 16 guests
|
Genovesa, Española, Floreana & South PlazaBaltra | US$4,257 | + Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departureAvailable |
| 8 – 12 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 EndemicLuxury catamaran · 16 guests
|
C · Española, South Plaza & Santa FeBaltra | US$4,952 |
+ Mindo PlusActivity tickets included | See departureAvailable |
| 9 – 16 Nov8 days / 7 nights |
 LegendLuxury cruise ship · 100 guests
|
C+D · Española, Floreana, Bartolomé & North SeymourBaltra | US$5,148 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
| 9 – 12 Nov4 days / 3 nights |
 HermesLuxury catamaran · 20 guests
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C · Española & FloreanaSan Cristóbal → Baltra | US$7,095 | ★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departure1 place left |
| 12 – 16 Nov5 days / 4 nights |
 La PintaLuxury cruise ship · 48 guests
|
Española, South Plaza & Santa FeBaltra | US$5,388 |
★ All-InclusiveWith private guide | See departureAvailable |
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