A dinghy is necessary  to reach the site. The access and walk path is easy, visitors may land in high tide as well as in low tide. It takes aproximately 10 minutes from Puerto Villamil dock to arrive to Tintoreras.

The islet of Tintoreras is situated to the South of Puerto Villamil. It has a small bay of completely tranquil turquoise where it is possible to observe sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, etc. This bay is conected to a shallow crevice of crystalline waters which closes when the tide is low. In this crevice it is possible to see how white tipped sharks swim and rest with other tropical fish and sea lions.

A major section is of the trail is  AA lava type, except two white sandy beaches and an thrid one black lava pebbles.

Duration: 2-3 hours 

Even in day or afternoon , a wonderfull snorkelling and hiking activity in which you´ll be able to see the most simbolic of Isabela´s sharks, " the Tintoreras", white tipped reef sharks, while you can also behold hundreds of Iguana´s nesting and Sea lions, dancing with Sea turtles and a huge variety of fishes. A life time experience.