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Top 2 nature & wildlife things to do in Puerto Villamil

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Puerto Villamil that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Tintoreras Islet Tour from Isabela - Hiking & Snorkeling, Puerto Villamil1

    1. Tintoreras Islet Tour from Isabela - Hiking & Snorkeling

    5.0· 7 reviews· 4 hours

    Discover one of Isabela Island’s must-do experiences. The Tintoreras Tour invites you to explore the Galápagos in a truly unforgettable way—snorkeling in crystal-clear waters alongside sea lions and white-tip sharks, and walking through stunning volcanic landscapes surrounded by unique wildlife like penguins and marine iguanas. Perfectly balanced between adventure and relaxation, this tour lets you connect with nature up close without feeling rushed or crowded. Join the Tintoreras Tour and experience the Galápagos like never before.

  2. Half-Day Private Tour in Sierra Negra Volcano's Sulfur fumaroles, Puerto Villamil2

    2. Half-Day Private Tour in Sierra Negra Volcano's Sulfur fumaroles

    5.0· 4 reviews· 4 hours

    Feel the thrill of being immersed in this steamy spectacle, as the fumaroles release their vaporous dance into the air. The sight is both mystical and mesmerizing, a testament to the raw power and beauty of nature's elements. Your experienced Licensed Galapagos Naturalist Guide will unravel the mysteries of the sulfur mines, sharing intriguing insights into the geological and ecological forces at play. Learn about the formation of fumaroles, the composition of volcanic gases, and the interplay between volcanic activity and plant life. We provide private tours to our guests to the Sulfur Mines in private comfortable vehicles with air conditioning. Also, get lunch in the middle of nature in a specific area for enjoying nature while eating. To start this visit we provide our visitors with face masks when walking nearby the sulfur fumaroles. This is the only place in the world where you can get that close to the fumaroles of an active volcano without having to walk long distances.

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