WETLANDS AND TORTOISE BREEDING CENTER tour

This tour includes: Wall of tears, Estuary, Estuary Tunnel, Beach of Love, The little beach & a Tortoise Breeding Center.

Tortoise Breeding Center

In the center, complete with a set of beautiful gardens featuring native plants, there are a total of 330 juvenile and adult tortoises that are fed three times a week based on an Otoya plant diet.

Estero (Estuary)

Keep an eye out for the four mangrove species endemic to the area as well as flamingos, rails, and other waterfowl.

Túnel del Estero (Estuary Tunnel)

A tunnel created by volcanic lava where you can clearly identify the process of lava flow integral to the formation of the islands.

Playa del Amor (Beach of Love)

A sandy beach circling a lagoon of shallow sea water.

La Playita (The Little Beach)

A relaxing beach where you can observe marine iguanas.

Muro de las Lágrimas (Wall of Tears)

This historical site is a 25-meter tall wall that was constructed by the prisoners of a penal colony established on the island from 1945- 1959. The name comes from the sweat and tears of the inmates and is a monument to the suffering of the prisoners.

TOUR ITINERARY

ITINERARY DETAILS

The ten trails offered through the Wetlands include the following sites:

  • Tortoise Breeding Center
  • Wall of Tears
  • Estuary
  • Estuary Tunnel
  • Beach of Love
  • The Little Beach
wetlands day tour from Isabela Island

TOUR DETAILS

ISABELA WETLANDS - TOUR HIGHLIGHTS.

  • Dingy ride
  • Snorkeling
  • Wall of Tears

USEFUL INFORMATION

  • Location: Puerto Villamil and Surroundings
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Interests:Boat ride, trekking, snorkeling and wildlife
  • Weather: Average 22c – 70f
  • Activity Level: Soft
  • Departures: Every day
  • Altitude: Sea Level
  • Price: $87

WHAT´S INCLUDED WITH THE TOUR

INCLUDED:

  • Local guide
  • Transportation by car
  • Lunch
  • Snorkel gear

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary

PASSANGER´S REVIEWS

Isabela wetlands tour review

“It takes around 3 hours by bike to tour the wetlands, the panoramic view of Isabela was great. In all the little sites we had terrific landscapes and friendly wildlife.” – Alex, UK

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