Tortuga Bay
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
The white-sand beach of Tortuga Bay gets its name from the black sea turtles that lay their eggs here. Other species to be seen include white-tip sharks and marine iguanas and the salt lagoon behind the mangroves is often frequented by flamingos. The site is excellent for bird watching and for enjoying a relaxing swim.
| Highlights: | Beautiful white sandy beach, Galapagos green turtles, white-tip sharks, pelicans, ground finch |
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| Activities: | Swimming, snorkeling, surfing, bird watching |
| Landing: | Dry Landing |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |