Bachas Beach, SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

Located on the north shore of Santa Cruz, Las Bachas is a swimming beach. One of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos, a floating pier, can be seen here. You may see flamingos, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, and whimbrels. Sea turtles also nest off the beach..

Description:

• Activities: Swimming, snorkeling
• Difficulty: Easy
• Type of Landing: Wet landing
• Highlights & Animals: World War II remnants, Sally Lightfoot crabs, hermit crabs, black necked stilts, whimbrels, sea turtles

• Española's Visitor Sites: Black Turtle Cove, Charles Darwin Station, Carrion Point, Dragon Hill, El Chato, Garrapatero Beach, Highlands, Lava Tunnels, Los Gemelos, Puerto Ayora, Tortuga Bay, Cerro Mesa, West Trail, North Trail – Media Luna, Whale Bay, Eden Island