This petite island (24 sq km/15 sq mi) is a popular destination for day trips. There's good anchorage in an attractive bay on the northeast coast and a choice of two trails. One leads to a towering stand of opuntia cactus - some are over 10m (33ft) high. The other, more strenous, trail winds into the highlands where the Santa Fé land iguana (found nowhere else in the world) can be seen.
Other attractions include a sealion colony, excellent snorkeling, a host of marine iguanas, loads of gorgeous birds and, of course, divine beaches on which to ponder the meaning of life.
