sierra negra volcano
Discover the majestic volcano, Sierra Negra, one of the most active in the archipelago, famous for its breathtaking caldera 10 km in diameter, the second largest crater in the world! With an elevation of 1,124 meters, it offers spectacular views and is a geological landscape fascinating. Its last eruption in 2018
TOUR DETAILS
Departure time:
07h30 a.m
From:
Hotel on Isabela Island
Tour: 16 km in total (round trip)
Duration: 5 hours approx.
Activities:
100% walk
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07:15 or 07:30
All passengers will be collected from the different hotels, to go to the station, The Cure that is our starting point.
08:00
We will arrive to the station, The Cure, from where you will start the ascent to the crater, situated approximately 50 minutes away.
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During the tour, you will see a variety of plants adapted to the conditions in volcanic and arid regions, such as the opuntia, and several species of shrubs that are home to the Darwin's finches and the bird warlock, a small bird in danger of extinction.
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In this ecosystem, you will have the opportunity to meet with lava lizards, turtles and tortoises. If the luck is on our side, you can also see land iguanas, which are common in volcanic areas.
09:00
To reach the lookout's main volcano, you'll be able to admire the impressive crater, which is the second largest in the world. Then, we will continue towards the volcano Chico, located to the northwest of the Sierra Negra bordering the crater.
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The road to the volcano Boy presents fields of lava recent, creating a lunar landscape with geological formations unique and varied coloured minerals in the lava. Here you will be able to observe active fumaroles that emit volcanic gases, showing the continuing geothermal activity in the region.