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  • Kicker Rock: the snorkeling gem of the Galapagos

    Kicker Rock: the snorkeling gem of the Galapagos

    Kicker Rock (Leon dormido) is an ancient volcanic landmark and one of Galapagos’ most iconic sights. From Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal Island’s capital), the rock is visible roughly 17 km. offshore and reached by about 90 to 100 minutes on a boat ride. Its rugged twin pillars- remnants of a collapsed tuff cone– draw…