Top Things to do in Isabela
Things to do in Isabela, Galapagos Islands: The Best Islands
The largest of the Galapagos Islands, Isabela is one of the most volcanically active places in the world. Whether this is thrilling or terrifying is up to you. It doesn’t seem to bother the iguanas and penguins of Las Tintoreras, a nearby island cluster and popular snorkeling site. Walk from Puerto Villamil through mangrove forests and saltwater lagoons to reach the Tortoise Breeding Center. Isabela was once used as an exile for prisoners, who built the devastating Wall of Tears as part of their punishment.
Restaurants in Isabela
1. Isabela Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By pfefmeister - San Francisco, United States
Our yacht - Anahi - went around this lovely island from Puerto Ayora, up the west side, around the top, and back. Just an over the top varied selection of wildlife, with great hiking and snorkeling options along the way. Once you leave Puerto Viliamil, you leave civilization, with zero cell service until you return to Baltra. The further up the west coast of Isabella you go, the less ships you encounter, since it becomes too far to go for the day trippers. Make sure the boat you choose does the western route. The ride was also less choppy than trying to get to the further islands across the open ocean.
2. Turtle Island
3. Las Tintoreras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 865 reviews
Reviewed By Hazel42
We enjoyed this guided tour hiking through lava formations and then snorkeling in the bay, where we saw sea lions, sea turtles, reef fish and baby sharks.
4. Urbina Bay
5. Elizabeth Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By HarryR140 - Ramat Hasharon, Israel
A lovely zodiac ride through the quiet back channels in this bay. View turtles and rays in the water, and birds on the shore. A lovely, soothing navigation.
