Sierra Negra, or the Black Mountain, is a huge shield volcano. Found in the south of San Isabela, it’s one of the most dramatic natural monuments on the islands.
A great plain of jet-black volcanic rock forms a caldera that abuts a great expanse of greenery, creating an incredible contrast.
The
Sierra Negra nurtures all kinds of life.
The giant daisy tree forests thrive on the rich volcanic soil, and land
iguanas take advantage of the heat-absorbing black rocks to sunbathe. Galapagos hawks circle the caldera, claiming
their place as the island’s apex predators, whilst finches hop from branch to
branch and giant tortoises plod through the forests.
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