Sulfur Mines Volcano
ID: GYG641416-1064765
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Country: Ecuador
Country: Ecuador
Duration: 04:00 hours
Description
Sulfur mines are rocks created by the cooling of sulfur gases through long volcanic pipes.
The tour begins from the “chain”, a point authorized by the Galapagos National Park; It is 8 km from the point to the edge of the crater. Then you descend approximately 2 and a half or 3km until you reach the sulfur mines, which are located inside the crater of the volcano, throughout the course you will be able to observe the Flora of that terrain, such as; guava, ferns. As fauna we can see lava lizards and mockingbirds. In addition to the variation in climate.
Sulfur mines are rocks created by the cooling of sulfur gases through long volcanic pipes.
The interesting thing about this site, being completely clear, is that it allows us to observe the crater of the Sierra Negra volcano and clearly observe the crater of the sulfur mines volcano.
The tour begins from the “chain”, a point authorized by the Galapagos National Park; It is 8 km from the point to the edge of the crater. Then you descend approximately 2 and a half or 3km until you reach the sulfur mines, which are located inside the crater of the volcano, throughout the course you will be able to observe the Flora of that terrain, such as; guava, ferns. As fauna we can see lava lizards and mockingbirds. In addition to the variation in climate.
Sulfur mines are rocks created by the cooling of sulfur gases through long volcanic pipes.
The interesting thing about this site, being completely clear, is that it allows us to observe the crater of the Sierra Negra volcano and clearly observe the crater of the sulfur mines volcano.
Highlights
- Hike
- Observation of the flora and fauna of the site.
- sulfur mines
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Agencia Volcán Trillizos Galapagos
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.