Urbina Bay is located on the western coast of Isabela Island in the Galápagos archipelago, renowned for its dramatic geological history and rich biodiversity. Formed by a sudden uplift of the seabed in 1954, this unique site features stranded coral heads and a variety of plant life that changes with the seasons. Travellers can explore the arid zone on a hiking trail, where they may encounter Galápagos giant tortoises, land iguanas, and the unique flightless cormorant.