Galapagos Information - Columbus Travel Isabela Island
Puerto Villamil

Puerto Villamil is a small peaceful town with a laid-back atmosphere and long white-sand, palm-lined beaches. Behind Villamil are several brackish water lagoons where pink flamingos, common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, and gallinules are usually seen. Villamil is also home to a tortoise breeding centre. Here you can see several species of Isabela tortoises next to each other and observe how each evolved differently depending on their environment.


Highlights: Flamingos in the lagoon
Animals: Flamingos, common stilts, whimbrels, white-cheeked pintails, gallinules, tortoises
Difficulty: Easy
Landing: Dry

*Note that the listed activities may differ depending on the time of day of your visit, cruise itinerary, and National Park regulations.

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