A small, vibrant jewel in the Galápagos archipelago, South Plaza Island is a striking study in contrasts. Its rugged cliffs rise sharply from turquoise waters, while the interior is carpeted with bright orange and green sesuvium plants, creating a kaleidoscope of colours. The island teems with life: colonies of sea lions lounge lazily on sun-warmed rocks, swallow-tailed gulls wheel overhead, and striking land iguanas patrol the sunbaked terrain. Visitors can wander along narrow trails that weave through dramatic cliffs and cactus-studded landscapes, or snorkel in the surrounding waters, where playful fish dart among the waves. The salty tang of the ocean blends with the hum of seabird colonies, offering an intimate sensory experience with one of the Galápagos’ most vibrant and unique islands.