San Cristobal Island (Chatham) is the easternmost island in the Galapagos archipelago, and one of the oldest geologically. This island is home to frigate birds, Galapagos sea lions, giant tortoises, giant sea turtles, blue footed booby birds and red footed booby birds, tropicbirds, marine iguanas, dolphins and swallow-tailed gulls. In the waters nearby are sharks, rays, and lobsters.
The largest fresh water lake in the archipelago, Laguna El Junco, is located in the highlands of San Cristobal in the southern half of the island. Nearby, La Galapaguera is a breeding station and sanctuary for giant tortoises. ‘Kicker Rock’ (the Spanish name is ‘Léon Dormido’) represents the remains of a lava cone, now split in two.
Kicker rock is a great photo opportunity and stunning at sunset.