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Day 13 of our 15-day Gal\u00e1pagos Cruise<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Combining a diverse array of wildlife with a colorful palette of landscapes, Santiago Island and R\u00e1bida Island are two small, unpopulated islands that are close enough to visit on the same day, making for an unforgettable overall experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formed by two overlapping volcanoes, Santiago Island was the second island visited by Charles Darwin and the island where he stayed the longest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its fascinating wildlife and steep black, rocky cliffs along the coastline, this island undoubtedly warrants a visit by travelers today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A short distance south of Santiago Island, R\u00e1bida Island touts a distinctive red hue and relatively unique appearance as a result of the high concentration of iron in the lava that formed the island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This small, barren island is dominated by a rocky shoreline, with the exception of a lone “red” beach on the northeast side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After nearly two weeks exploring the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands, you would think we had seen most of what there was to see at this point. Yet, we continued to have new and exciting experiences during the day we spent exploring Santiago Island and R\u00e1bida Island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santiago Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The combination of epic views and diverse wildlife made James Bay one of my favorite places to hike in the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santiago Island boasts a distinctive terrain in comparison to other islands. In one direction, black lava rocks mark the shoreline of the island, while dry, arid vegetation dominates the island\u2019s center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Along the edges of the water, countless Sally Lightfoot Crabs and sea lions were scattered across the lava rock. The contrast of their bright red shells sprinkled across the dark, barren surface made these small crustaceans impossible to miss. <\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n