Around Isla Santiago

Posted September 21st, 2008 by Bob the Sea Lion

 
Panoramic views and frisky penguins make this tiny island just off Sullivan Bay a common stop for boat tours. A path from a jetty (dry landing) leads up to the wind-whipped 114m summit of the island where the dramatic views make it a de rigeur spot for group photos. This trail leads through a wild and unearthly looking lava landscape; a wooden boardwalk [...]

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Isla Santiago or James

Posted September 21st, 2008 by Bob the Sea Lion

Once a hideout for British buccaneers and one of the stops on Darwin’s itinerary, Isla Santiago, whose little used official name is San Salvador, is the fourth-largest of the islands. It’s a frequent stop on boat tours because there are several interesting visitor sites and its terrain of rough lava fields is an example of the island’s challenging beauty.
One of the most [...]

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