Sulfur Mines

The Sulfur Mines are located within the Sierra Negra Volcano, on of thee most active and large volcanoes in the Galapagos Islands. This site is located approximately 20km from Puerto Villamil and is part of the Galapagos National Park. In this area you can see how the sulfur emanates naturally from the soil, creating a yellow, smoking landscape with a characteristic smell.

On the return trip we visited the giant tortoise rearing center and flamingos lagoon.

Main attractions

• Impressive volcanic landscapes, with fumaroles and sulfur deposits.
• Craters and rocks formations that show the geological strength of the island.
• Panoramas of the Sierra Negra Volcano black and the Chico Volcano

Acces

• It is a 2 to 3 hour (round trip), with climbing and sun exposure.
• The total distance of this tour is 3 km
• Permission and authorized guide from the National Park are required Galapagos

Recommendations

• Wear light clothes, hat, water and sunscreen.
• Wear comfortable shoes to walk on rocky terrain.
• Do not pick up or touch sulfur or rocks.
• Keep the area clean and respect the park rules