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| Sullivan Bay A unique opportunity to view a recent lava flow, together with all of its structural characterists. The tiny fragile Mollugo plants can be spotted growing out the fissures as they begin to colonize the arid terrain. There is a beach and snorkeling area. |
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| Puerto Egas Located in western James Island, Puerto Egas has been altered consdierably by the activities of a salt extraction operation and by the large quantity of introduced animals. |
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| James Bay From the late 1500’s to the early 1700’s, pirates used the islands as a refuge and base in between their raids on Spanish colonial ports and sailing ships. They stocked up on tortoise meat and water found in the islands. In 1864, Ambrose Cowley drew the first navigational charts of the islands and named many after pirates or English nobleman who helped their cause. Pirates favored the anchorages at Santiago Island, Buccaneer Cove and at Floreana. James Bay is a nice stop in itself but is also the starting point for visits to the salt crater, fur seal grottos and Espumilla Beach. |
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| Espumilla Bay With a large coffee-colored sand beach, just north of the prized fresh water supply that once attracted pirates and whalers. Visitors who today come to Espumilla Beach arrive in search of birds rather than water. A short walk inland takes you through a mangrove forest and beyond a brackish lagoon. |
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