Volcán Ecuador

Volcán Ecuador is a dormant volcano at the northern tip of Isabela Island, with steep cliffs that drop directly into the Pacific Ocean. The formation displays typical volcanic features with dark lava flows and bare rock surfaces that give this remote island its raw and rugged appearance.

The volcano formed through volcanic activity millions of years ago and played a key role in the geological development of the Galápagos Islands. Its creation contributes to understanding the tectonic and volcanic processes that shaped this remote region.

Scientists and researchers from around the world study this volcano to understand the geological processes that shaped the Galápagos Islands.

Visitors need permits from the Galápagos National Park Service and must travel with certified guides to explore areas around the volcano. Access is only by boat and requires advance planning with local park operators.

The volcano sits near the equator, making it one of few places on Earth where magnetic forces from both hemispheres act with nearly equal strength. This special geographic position draws the interest of geophysicists and natural scientists worldwide.