Day Trip | Sulfur Mines – Isabela Island

• Departure: 7.20
• Duration: 6 hours
• Distance: 2.1 miles / 3.4 km
• Group size: Max. 16
• Fitness level: Medium

Sulphur Mines , Cueva de Sucre and Mirador el Mango

It is located on the west side of the Sierra Negra Volcano, approximately 11 km from the the «El Cura» Control Booth. This site is a system of fumaroles in which For thousands of years, sulphur has been deposited in the form of crystals, which has caused the place to be considered a mine.

Tour Details: The tour lasts approximately 6 hours. We pick up passengers at their hotel in Puerto Villamil. The bus travels for approximately 1 hour to the foothills of the Sierra Negra volcano, where the Galapagos National Park ranger station is located. There, park rangers will register us in their logbooks. We then continue by land transport to the volcano's crater, where the hike begins. The hike takes 2 hours each way, allowing you to enjoy fumaroles and beautiful landscapes while the smell of sulfur fills the air. As we reach the mines, the colorful scenery will inspire awe at the grandeur of nature.

Sucre Cave: Located in the agricultural area of ​​Isabela Island, approximately 14 km from Puerto Villamil, the trail is approximately 480 meters long. It primarily traverses a strip of vegetation typical of the wetland, passes through a lava tunnel, and finally arrives at a tree nursery used to propagate native and endemic plants. The main objective of incorporating this site into the Galapagos Protected Species Areas is the ecological restoration of a rainforest in the agricultural zone of Isabela, through the eradication of invasive species and reforestation with native and endemic plants.

El Mango Lookout: Located on Isabela Island, 9 km from Puerto Villamil. From this viewpoint, you can observe the southern part of Isabela Island and part of the agricultural zone. It is named after the mango trees present. This area was formerly a gravel quarry used for the construction of Isabela's roads and trails. The route from Puerto Villamil to El Mango Lookout passes through an area of ​​arid vegetation and a transition zone. The site's appeal lies in its landscape and typical vegetation, with diverse bird species.

• English speaking guide
• Box Lunch
• Shared Bus

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