El Barranco

El Barranco

El Barranco, also known as Prince Phillip’s Steps, is a steep, rocky path that leads up a high cliff rock face. A marvelous view can be appreciated from here. This site is also home to Palo Santo vegetation as well as red-footed boobies, short-eared owls, Galapagos storm petrels, and Galapagos doves.


El Barranco, Genovesa Island
Highlights & Animals:
Red-footed boobies, short-eared owls, storm-petrels, Galapagos doves
Difficulty:
Moderate
Type of Landing:
Dry Landing