Area Size: 18 Km²
Maximum Altitude: 458 metres / 1503 feet
Island Highlights: Sea Lion, Giant Tortoise, Galapagos Hawk, Maine Iguana, Galapagos Snake

Introduction

Pinzón is amongst the smallest of the islands in the Galapagos and is situated in the geographic centre of the archipelago.  The island's official name derives from the Pinzón brothers who were the captains aboard two ships (Pinta and Niña) in Christopher Columbus's fleet during his expedition to the region.  It's English name, Duncan, comes from an Admiral of the British. 

Pinzon has a marine tortoise reserve and seal rookery, although the island is off limits to land based visitors.  The island has no visitor sites and a permit is required in order to step foot on land. Permits are usually reserved for scientists and researchers.

Landing on Pinzón Island is somewhat difficult due to the 150 metre high cliffs that surround it.  The formation of the island consists of a collapsed volcano and there is visible evidence of marine erosion to see.

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