La Loberia
La Loberia
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Richard M
Ottawa, Canada98 contributions
Nov 2022
Awesome snorkeling with many sea lions, sea turtles and fish. We came early in the day at low tide, so less people and more to see. Water shoes help over rocks for access. Can probably walk from town, or take a taxi for the short ride to the parking lot.
Written November 28, 2022
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Lee R
Caribbean17 contributions
Sep 2020
My wife and I brought some snorkeling gear here with the hopes we would be able to swim with sea lions. There were many sea lions on the beach, many mothers with babies, but not very many in the water at that time. There were a couple sea lions that swam by us there, but it wasn't as numerous as we were expecting. That being said, we did see a whole bunch of turtles grazing in the area and managed to get some nice photos. All the same, we thoroughly enjoyed our time visiting here!
Written September 26, 2020
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Donna G
Johnstown, PA64 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Very pretty beach and we got in some snorkeling. We saw a large school of pretty fish, can’t tell you the name of them. We also spotted several sea turtles. Our guide recommended we stay clear of a territorial sea lion. It was easy entry into the water. The walk to this beach is very scenic, with lots of lava rock. We saw several large black iguanas.
Written March 7, 2024
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Christy
Athens, Georgia, United States32 contributions
May 2022
Beautiful little beach with sea lion pups and a hike that continues past that. Lovely sunset point. But you have to get back to the trailhead while the little stall there is open if you want them to call a taxi for you.
Written May 27, 2022
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b2run
Ontario, Canada283 contributions
Feb 2022
La Loberia is about a 2 km hike from town. The beach itself is nice but it's a little hard to get in as there are a lot of rocks. Also, there are a lot of sea lions that can be in your way. There is some shade just beyond the beach. The snorkeling isn't great. Beyond the beach, the hike continues another km across lava rocks to Las Negritas. Here are red and blue footed boobie nests along the cliffs and a great lookout. The going is rough, especially on the last climb but you are among the boobie and frigate nests.
Written February 24, 2022
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7Sylvie7
San Antonio, TX28 contributions
Jan 2020
A unique experience in a beautiful spot. 30 minute walk from the Pier.
First, after about 10 minute walk you will arrive to the beach: Sea lions are playing there in and out of the water.
Friendly lifeguards and nature guides are there to answer questions and let you know if the big alpha male comes up. 9 ( as well as where/where not to go)
Once you have taken all the pics you needed with the sea lions, head to the end of the beach and follow the lava trail. It is a difficult trail as you do have to climb over lava rocks, but with good sport/hiking shoes it will take you about 30 minutes, much more if you stop at each iguana you see on the way!
You should finally make it to THE cliff. Outstanding view on the beautiful turquoise waters below crashing against the rocks. We saw several juvenile sea turtles swimming there. On the cliff itself, sea birds such as blue footed boobies (yes!), many sea gulls and one red-billed Tropic bird (my favorite) nesting and resting. Flying above us: Frigate birds, gulls, and the occasional pelican.
This is well worth the hikes. You will not regret it
Please note that there is a small concession stand (drinks & sandwiches, chips) with bathrooms next to the parking.
Open 9 -6 pm with lifeguards.
First, after about 10 minute walk you will arrive to the beach: Sea lions are playing there in and out of the water.
Friendly lifeguards and nature guides are there to answer questions and let you know if the big alpha male comes up. 9 ( as well as where/where not to go)
Once you have taken all the pics you needed with the sea lions, head to the end of the beach and follow the lava trail. It is a difficult trail as you do have to climb over lava rocks, but with good sport/hiking shoes it will take you about 30 minutes, much more if you stop at each iguana you see on the way!
You should finally make it to THE cliff. Outstanding view on the beautiful turquoise waters below crashing against the rocks. We saw several juvenile sea turtles swimming there. On the cliff itself, sea birds such as blue footed boobies (yes!), many sea gulls and one red-billed Tropic bird (my favorite) nesting and resting. Flying above us: Frigate birds, gulls, and the occasional pelican.
This is well worth the hikes. You will not regret it
Please note that there is a small concession stand (drinks & sandwiches, chips) with bathrooms next to the parking.
Open 9 -6 pm with lifeguards.
Written January 11, 2020
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Janine S
Temecula, CA10 contributions
Jan 2022
Nice and clear for snorkeling. We saw lots of sea turtles, fish, ray, and of course sea lions. We also saw iguanas all over the rocks. It's a great place with calmer waters.
Written January 31, 2022
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Warwick-Woolie
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK144 contributions
Jul 2023
This is a lovely quiet beach (we visited in July). the walk from the car park to the beach is only a few minutes and it's worthwhile. We saw marine iguanas on the path, sea lions in the surf and we swam with a sea turtle. Well worth a visit.
Written August 3, 2023
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PSchicke
Livermore, CA339 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
La Loberia beach is located just 10 minutes away from the airport of San Cristobal Island. The beach gets its name due to the large number of sea lions resting on the rocks and the white coral sand. Despite being outside the boundaries of the National Park area, due to its great importance, the park staff obliges for its care and maintenance. One can distinguish the male sea lions from the females by their size. The male is usually bigger and stronger, weighing up to 250 kg (550 lbs) as adults; they are also distinguished by a protrusion on the head. Socially, they are organized into colonies or harems. Each colony is composed of a dominant male and about 30 females with their pups. Sea lions are animals with a strong territorial sense. Adult males defend their boundaries from other males. They spend much of the day watching over their territory and issuing a series of sounds and movements reaffirming their territorial power. Some may be aggressive to humans so be sure to keep a safe distance like we did!
On a visit to Las Loberias you will find abundant flora, including button mangrove, white mangrove, chala, palo santo, cotton, Tiquilia, morning glory and other plant species of the littoral zone as the cacho de chivo, whose seeds is the main source of food for several species of finches.
Besides the sea lions, on the beach you will find yellow warblers, frigate birds and various species of finches along the coast. On the rocks, large Galapagos marine iguanas can be found, that are endemic to the Galapagos Islands. If you love being surrounded by wildlife and being on a beach at the same time, you will love this place!
On a visit to Las Loberias you will find abundant flora, including button mangrove, white mangrove, chala, palo santo, cotton, Tiquilia, morning glory and other plant species of the littoral zone as the cacho de chivo, whose seeds is the main source of food for several species of finches.
Besides the sea lions, on the beach you will find yellow warblers, frigate birds and various species of finches along the coast. On the rocks, large Galapagos marine iguanas can be found, that are endemic to the Galapagos Islands. If you love being surrounded by wildlife and being on a beach at the same time, you will love this place!
Written May 6, 2014
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Tom H
Petaluma, CA583 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
This beach and the tunnels on Isabela were the highlights of our two weeks. We arrived at 10am and had the entire beach to ourselves until 3pm. We swam with seals, turtles, fish and iguanas for hours for the cost of a mask, snorkel and fins ($5). Seals swam circles around me, I followed schools of fish and I even saw turtles mating in the water. I can't even begin to explain how incredible our visit was here. This beach is by far the best value on all of the islands. Sigh...I miss Las Loberias
Written December 7, 2015
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Is there any shade on la loberia? If yes how much?
Written May 15, 2018
There is shade. One shelter so get there early. Surf dudes can be a wee bit annoying: use up shelter space for flexing their muscles and waxing their boards. Problem was, none were actually surfing. Amateurs every one.
Written May 17, 2019
queria saber si las loberias esta en el continente o es una isla porque vi en otros avisos que publican Isla de los Lobos es lo mismo o algo distinto...gracias
Written February 19, 2015
ANDRES M
Quito, Ecuador
Hola mi estimado, las loberĂas se encuentra en la isla de San Cristobal, hay que coger lancha para poder llegar. Saludos, desde Ecuador.
Written March 15, 2015
quisiera saber si Las LoberĂas se encuentran cerca de Puerto Ayora y a cuantos kilometros si se puede ir caminando o hay que ir en taxi terrestre o acuatico...gracias
Written February 19, 2015
Los loberias se encuentra en la isla de San Cristobal, a 2-3 km a pie o en taxi desde Puerto Baquerizo Morena, pasando el aeropuerto.
Puerto Ayora se encuentrs en la isla de Santa Cruz.
Written August 25, 2017
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