Galapagos - Darwin & Wolf

One of the smallest islands of the Galapagos, Darwin Island – named after the islands’ most famous visitor – has an area of just one square kilometer (0.6 square miles). The draw of this island includes the wonderful marine life that unfortunately can only be viewed by boat as there is no dry landing site. Though the site has been marked on maps for many years, the first visit to Darwin Island was not made until a helicopter landed on the site in 1964.

Of the Wolf Darwin Lineament, Darwin Island is the most northerly and reaches above the surface. Wolf Island, which is about 40 km long, has no sub surface peak.

The most well-known landmark of this tiny isle is a natural rock arch called the Darwin Arch and is situated less than a kilometer from main Darwin Island. Marine life that can be spotted in the waters of these two islands include whale sharks, dolphins, green turtles, and hammerhead sharks, while marine fowl include frigate birds and the red-footed booby.