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THE NORTH ISLAND Genovesa It's hard to tear your eyes away from the water here, but you'll want to look skyward on Genovesa. Home to some outstanding bird life, this tiny rock is just as incredible under the waves, boasting a rich variety of aquatic animals that rival their winged neighbours. Things to do › Snorkel the sunken crater of a volcano while keeping an eye out for sea turtles and reef sharks › Hike the trail that leads to El Barranco for a top-notch vantage point, passing massive colonies of seabirds along the way › Explore the largest nesting colonies of red-footed boobies and frigatebirds THE EAST ISLAND San Cristóbal You'll fi nd just about every kind of creature imaginable (including snorkellers and scuba divers) in the clear waters off San Cristóbal. The land and sky are equally amazing, too, playing host to colonies of boobies, frigatebirds and volcanic landscapes. Things to do › Sail through mysterious Kicker Rock and dive into the waters to check out the aquatic life › Hike at Punt Pitt in search of three distinct species of booby › Relax on the white-sand beaches of Cerro Brujo with the sea lions TOP LEFT "If anyone wants me, I'll be in my trailer!" A pair of blue-footed boobies get ready for their close-up. 1. Probably showing off for some snorkellers. 2. Sea lions squabble over prime beachfront real estate on Isabela Island. 3. Digging for a snack in the native flora. 4. In many ways, the Galápagos is a fully-immersive aquarium (emphasis on the "immersive" part). 5. Another day, another mind-blowing encounter in nature's test kitchen. 3 4 5 2 P A C I F I C O C E A N Quito Fernandina Isabela Floréana Española San Cristóbal Santa Cruz South Plaza Baltra Rábida Bartolomé Santiago Genovesa Santa Fé THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS WEST ISLANDS CENTRAL ISLANDS SOUTH ISLANDS NORTH ISLAND EAST ISLAND SOUTH AMERICA › ECUADOR, GALÁPAGOS 67