{"id":831,"date":"2021-04-28T12:16:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T17:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/millennialroad.com\/?p=831"},"modified":"2021-05-10T18:09:17","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T23:09:17","slug":"san-cristobal-espanola-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/millennialroad.com\/san-cristobal-espanola-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife and Landscapes of Espa\u00f1ola Island"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Day 6 of our 15-day Gal\u00e1pagos Cruise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While Espa\u00f1ola Island may be one of the smaller and older islands in the Gal\u00e1pagos, the diversity of wildlife and landscapes that can be found on this island is nothing short of remarkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diverse landscapes of Espa\u00f1ola Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Espa\u00f1ola Island is in the southeasternmost part of the archipelago and is considered to be one of the oldest of the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands. Sadly, Espa\u00f1ola Island is a dying island, which has resulted in rugged and desolate terrain, with little or no vegetation in most areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The barren, rocky landscape of Espa\u00f1ola Island is stunning against the backdrop of the crystal blue water, <\/em><\/strong>with cliffs lining some edges of the island and white sandy beaches elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although dry, the terrain in this area showcased mossy-like grass painted in colorful patterns of red, yellow, and orange. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This rainbow of colors results in the most striking landscape, especially alongside the steep cliff edges overlooking the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An epic hike at Punta Su\u00e1rez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We arrived at Espa\u00f1ola Island on the sixth day of our cruise, beginning the day with a hike at Punta Su\u00e1rez. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was almost immediately in heaven as we exited the panga and saw tons of baby sea lions along the water\u2019s edge. Pups were scattered across the shoreline, playing and lounging without fear or worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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