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A boutique eco-friendly hotel with minimalist design aesthetics, Iguana Crossing offers a unique insight to life on the scarcely populated Isabela Island.
Boasting a beachfront location in the small village of Puerto Villamil, the property is surrounded by endemic vegetation. Featuring just 12 stylish rooms and a suite, most of which benefit from balconies and expansive ocean views, Iguana Crossing has a roof terace with jacuzzi and is the only property on Isabela to have its own oceanfront pool.
Strategically placed next to a Galapagos marine iguana highway, the property offers rewarding views of their daily pilgrimages between the beach and the wetlands. Just steps from the sandy beach and dunes, guests can absorb panoramic island vistas from an isolated position, with views to the wildlife reserve and Sierra Negra volcano beyond.
Iguana Crossing was created not just as a world-class accommodation, but as a tool to contribute to conservation in the Galapagos Islands. Designed with environmental sustainability in mind, the property is constructed using local materials and actively supports ecological projects that are focused on the preservation of the islands and conservation of biodiversity.
In addition to the plethora of self-guided discoveries and opportunities to swim in the pristine ocean waters, there are a number of optional island tours that operate from Iguana Crossing.
Visit a Galapagos tortoise refuge and witness incredible endemic forests, or snorkel with white-tipped reef sharks and playful sealion pups off the coast of the small group of islands called Las Tintoreras. Those with an interest in geology can hike inland to visit the Sierra Negra volcano or cycle to the eerie and intriguing ten-metre-high wall of lava rock known as the Wall of Tears.
Iguana Crossing is situated on Isabela Island, known as the Island of the Volcanoes, which is the largest of the archipelago. The nearby island town of Puerto Villamil has a small population of just 2,200 people.
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Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
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We would recommend Steppes for anyone travelling to the Galapagos Islands- they are lovely company to deal with from start to finish, and James not only listened but went out of his way to accommodate our requests. Thank you!
Destination: Galapagos Islands
Travel Expert: James
John at Steppes has been excellent, brilliantly helpful, so knowledgeable and always happy to answer questions. He was brilliant at really listening to us in our first conversations, and tailored a trip that suited us perfectly.
Destination: Galapagos Islands
Travel Expert: John
Roxy recommended that we should add on a trip to the Amazon ahead of our Galapagos Islands journey, and what a brilliant addition it was. We loved every moment of our time in both places, and were impressed with Roxy's advice.
Destination: Amazon & Galapagos Islands
Travel Expert: Roxy
What a wonderful trip. I especially enjoyed snorkelling with playful sea lions, swimming with penguins, seeing a huge manta ray and spotting the occasional shark.
Destination: Galapagos Islands
Travel Expert: Roxy
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