This island, Isabela, is the biggest island of Galapagos, and here I was born. This island is made of five volcanoes; when you see the island on a map it looks like a seahorse. This morning was beautiful with a clear sky, and from National Geographic Delfina we saw the majesty of Sierra Negra volcano, our destination to explore and admire the second biggest crater in the world. Isabela has penguins at the shoreline, and we got to see them during our pre-breakfast Zodiac ride. We also explored the wetlands, where flamingos and migratory birds feed. Our visit to the breeding center was very interesting; there our guests learned about the efforts to preserve these iconic animals. For the afternoon we explored the beauty of the town and its beaches, lagoons, and picturesque coast. Our day was exceptional, full of magical memories.
- Daily Expedition Reports
- 05 Mar 2025
Isabela Island, 3/5/2025, National Geographic Delfina
- Aboard the National Geographic Delfina
- Galápagos
Christian Saa, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
Christian was born on the island of Isabela in the Galápagos archipelago. He grew up on a farm and had a magical childhood devoid of cars, electricity, telephones—just pure nature and playful sea lions along the beach. At the age of seven, he moved w...
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