Leon Dormido, San Cristobal island, Galapagos

'Leon dormido' is a rock formation located off the coast of San Cristobal island, in the Galapagos archipelago. It is the remain of a lava cone which is home to sea lions, blue-footed boobies, masked boobies and magnificent frigate birds on the cliffs. Local boat tours take visitors to this popular dive site from San Cristobal island.

Things to See and Do

* Sea lions
* Frigate birds
* Scuba dovomg
* Blue footed boobies

Cruise Season - Jan - Dec
Currency - U.S. dollar2 (USD)
Language - Spanish
Population - 40,000 approx (Galapagos islands)
Land Area - 558 km² (San Cristobal island)
Electricity - 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style
Time - GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code - + 593

Port Location - The main port town on San Cristobal island is Puerto Bazuerizo Moreno.

Transport Links - TAME has flights twice weekly (Wednesday and Friday) from the mainland. Icaro has just started flights to the islands. EMETEBE has flights to Baltra-airport and Isabela if there is enough demand.

There are daily boats from Puerto Ayora in Santa Cruz. The two hour boat ride is rough and noisy and cost $25 one-way.