
White-sand beach of Tortuga Bay at Santa Cruz
Tortuga Bay
The white-sand beach of Tortuga Bay gets its name from the black sea turtles that lay their eggs here. Other species to be seen include white-tip sharks and marine iguanas and the salt lagoon behind the mangroves is often frequented by flamingos. The site is excellent for bird watching and for enjoying a relaxing swim.
| Highlights: | Beautiful white sandy beach, Galapagos green turtles, white-tip sharks, pelicans, ground finch |
| Possible Activities: | hiking, snorkeling |
| Landing Type: | Dry landing |
| Difficulty: | Easy |
























