Bartolome, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Named for Sir Bartholomew James Sulivan, who sailed with Charles Darwin on the HMS Beagle's famous voyage, Bartolome is possibly the most photogenic stop within the Galapagos archipelago. A walk along the island's dramatic, lunar-like landscape leads visitors past lava flows, tuff cones and vegetation such as the tequila plant. One of the more striking sights here is Pinnacle Rock, a towering rock formation made of thin layers of basalt that was created when an underwater volcano erupted. Views of this natural wonder can be admired by hiking to Bartolome's summit, a breathtaking overlook from which you also can see Sullivan Bay and Santiago and Daphne islands. Keep your eyes peeled for native herons and hawks, go snorkeling among sea lions and other marine life or enjoy a swim off the northern beach, where sea turtles nest from January to March and penguins are known to frolic.

Language: Spanish
Currency: US dollar (US$)

Bartolome, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
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High 82 86 86 82 81 81 77 75 75 75 77 79
Low 64 66 64 66 64 63 61 59 59 56 61 63
Temperature (Celsius)
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High 28 30 30 28 27 27 25 24 24 24 25 26
Low 18 19 18 19 18 17 16 15 15 13 16 17
Precipitation
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Inches 7 6 7 6 3 4 5 3 3 3 3 5
Centimeters 18 15 18 15 8 10 13 8 8 8 8 13
Precipitation Days
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Days 14 12 8 8 8 9 12 12 12 11 10 10


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