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