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    South Plaza Island

    Isla Plaza Sur, Plaza Sur

    0°35′S 90°10′W

    South Plaza (Spanish: Isla Plaza Sur) is a small island off the east coast of Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. Described as having a crescent-shaped structure, the island has cliffs on the south side and low-lying shores on the north side.

    A view down the back of South Plaza island. Birds nest in them thar cliffs.
    A view down the back of South Plaza island. Birds nest in them thar cliffs.

    Pete from USA / CC BY-SA 2.0

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    0°35′S 90°10′W

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    Overview

    South Plaza (Spanish: Isla Plaza Sur) is a small island off the east coast of Santa Cruz in the Galápagos Islands. Described as having a crescent-shaped structure, the island has cliffs on the south side and low-lying shores on the north side. Multiple species of flora such as Sesuvium and prickly pear cactus trees and fauna such as Galápagos land iguanas and sea lions can be seen on the island. Although small in size, it remains as a popular tourist destination.

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