Bachas Beach - Santa Cruz

Galapagos Islands

Overview

Bachas Beach, located at the northern end of Sandra Cruz Island, is a kilometer long white sand beach, with turquoise water and black volcanic stone, perfect for walking, swimming and snorkeling. Its top highlights are the remains of the sunken barges dating back to World War II (“bachas” originates from the word “barges” that the local people couldn’t pronounce correctly in English) and the two small ponds where one can usually spot flamingos feeding. You can usually stumble upon sea turtles too, as Bachas Beach is one of their main nesting spots.

Difficulty: Easy

Disembarkation: Wet Landing

Interactions: Hiking ,Snorkeling ,Beachcombing

Highlights at Bachas Beach

• World War II Remnants
• Green Turtle Nesting Beach

Animals:

Blue-Footed Booby, Brown Pelican, Darwin’s Finches, Galapagos Dove, Galapagos Frigatebirds, Galapagos Green Turtle, Galapagos Lava Heron, Galapagos Lava Lizard, Galapagos Marine Iguana, Galapagos Mockingbird, Galapagos Petrel, Galapagos Sea Lion, Galapagos Sting Rays, Great Blue Heron, Greater Flamingo