Bartolome and Rábida, both satellite islands of Santiago, are among the most beautiful and interesting sites of the Galapagos. Bartolome is the perfect place to study geology and see firsthand the colonization of flora and fauna in the Galapagos. Rábida Island is home to pink flamingos, a brackish lagoon, and a picturesque red sand beach. Today guests had the opportunity to explore both locations and enjoy some water activities such a snorkeling and kayaking.
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- 16 Sep 2019
Bartolome & Rábida Island, 9/16/2019, National Geographic Islander
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- Galápagos
Walter Perez, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Walter was born in a very small town on the mainland of Ecuador. His first trip to the Galápagos was when he was 12 years old, visiting friends and aunt, who had moved to the islands. From the first moment he saw the Islands, he fell in love with the...
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