Bachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos
Located on the north shore of Santa Cruz, Las Bachas is a swimming beach. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galapagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest off the beach.
| Highlights: | World War II remnants |
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| Activities: | Walking, swimming |
| Landing: | Wet Landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy |