Bachas Beach - Santa Cruz Island

Located at the northern end of Santa Cruz Island, Bachas Beach is the perfect introduction to the Galapagos’ rich natural and human history. The name originated when the American army, after the end of the second world war, abandoned their barges, of which two floated up onshore. Locals could not pronounce the word barge correctly, resulting in the name, Las Bachas. The beach is full of characteristic Galapagos species such as flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, as well as migratory and aquatic birds. It is also one of the main nesting sites for sea turtles on Santa Cruz Island.