Floreana Island

Punta Cormorant: more than 50 volcanic cones in a 80 mile area, pink flamingos, clear water and interesting coral formations, make this a perfect spot for snorkeling. Post Office Bay, where 18th century whalers used a barrel as an unofficial mail drop, this habit continues today. (GQ)

The best known site on this island is Post Office Bay where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel to be delivered by other sailors coming or going to Europe and North America. The tradition continues - leave your postcard in the barrel and see how long it takes to be delivered - at the same time your guide will go through the postcards that are already in the barrel and if there is a postcard with an address close to your home, please take it with you and mail it when you finish your vacation! Close to Post Office Bay is the place where the first families arrived to live in the Galapagos - your guide will explain the history and mystery of this story.