Galapagos Calendar

JANUARY

• Beginning of the rainy season
• Land birds start nesting, generally after the first rain
• On Hood (Española) Island adult marine iguanas become brightly colored (green & red + black)
• The green sea turtles arrive on the beaches to begin egg laying
• Land iguanas begin reproductive cycles on Isabela Island
• Both water and air temperatures rise and stay warm until June
• Ideal time for snorkeling