Bartolomé Island

Pinnacle Rock, twin crescent beaches and black lava fields form the classic Galápagos panorama from the island summit.

Follow the exposed boardwalk to the summit for Pinnacle Rock and both beaches in one view. Landing requires a licensed boat and an authorized naturalist guide. Stay on the boardwalk, keep two metres from wildlife, and swim only at the north beach. Bring water and sun protection; flash photography of wildlife is prohibited.

Best light
Morning
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Time needed
A full day

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Bartolomé Island

Pinnacle Rock, twin crescent beaches and black lava fields form the classic Galápagos panorama from the island summit.

Follow the exposed boardwalk to the summit for Pinnacle Rock and both beaches in one view. Landing requires a licensed boat and an authorized naturalist guide. Stay on the boardwalk, keep two metres from wildlife, and swim only at the north beach. Bring water and sun protection; flash photography of wildlife is prohibited.

Best light
Morning
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Time needed
A full day

Get around

Sleep

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