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Post Office Bay

Island: Floreana

Post Office Bay
In the 18th century, whalers passing through the islands placed a wooden barrel on Floreana Island for use as an unofficial mail box. The tradition continues today as visitors leave addressed postcards in the barrel and sort through left mail to deliver at home.
Highlights

Barrel Post Office, nice sandy beach

Activities

Short hike (less than 0.6 mi/1 km) & snorkeling

Landing: Wet Landing
Difficulty: Easy
Location

Latitude: -1.236220 | Longitude: -90.449506

Galapagos Visitor Site

Island: Floreana