Walk the white-sand beach and mangrove lagoon at Cerro Brujo before other boats arrive, when frigatebirds, sea lions and migratory shorebirds have the shore to themselves.
What to expect
A wet landing puts you directly on the pale beach, where a naturalist guide points out nesting boobies, sea lion colonies, and marine iguanas basking on the rocks. A short walk to the brackish lagoon behind the beach reveals herons, stilts, and migratory waders. The guide explains the site's history as Darwin's first Galapagos landing point, adding context most visitors never get.
Good to know
Only accessible by boat; go on the first available landing slot of the day for the best light and fewest visitors, and wear reef shoes for the wet landing.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Cerro Brujo — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.