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South Plaza

Island: South Plaza

South Plaza
This small island with steep cliffs was formed by rising lava and is now covered by Opuntia cacti. It is also home to one of the largest sea lion colonies as well as colorful yellow and red land iguanas. The most characteristic plant is the Sesuvium. During the rainy season its color is a greenish to yellowish tone and in the dry season (end of June through January) a bright red.
Highlights

Land iguanas, sea lion colony, Audubon´s shearwaters, swallow-tailed gulls, Nazca boobies, amazing landscape with cliffs

Activities

Hike (2 ½ km /1.55 mi)

Landing: Dry Landing
Difficulty: Easy
Location

Latitude: -0.583919 | Longitude: -90.163118

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Island: South Plaza