Landscape & Geology of Baja's Isla Tortuga

Here are a few photos that show what a barren and rugged area this desert island is. Far from lush, Isla Tortuga possesses a starkness that creates a dramatic beauty contrasting with the diverse and abundant marine life surrounding the shores.

A wider view showing the thin layer of soil suitable for plant growth atop the unstable volcanic island

Cacti clinging to the edge near a fissure

The south tip of the island