It bears the name of the convent of Rábida where Columbus left his son during his voyage to the Americas. Has an area of 4.9 square kilometers (1.9 mi²) and a maximum altitude of 367 meters (1,204 ft). The high amount of iron contained in the lava at Rábida give it a distinctive red color. White-Cheeked Pintail Ducks live in a salt-water lagoon close to the beach, where brown pelicans and boobies have built their nests. Up until recently, flamingos were also found in the salt-water lagoon, but they have since moved on to other islands, likely due to a lack of food on Rábida. Nine species of Finches have been reported in this island. 

8 June 2007 – Morning Visit to Isla Rábida (Jervis)

A picturesque dark red beach landing brings you near saltwater lagoon where flamingos are usually seen. A side trail provides a view of the island’s interior, including the steep palo santo covered slope that dominates the area. Nearby cliffs are the roosting sites of several species of seabirds.

PRINCIPAL ATTRACTIONS: flamingos; bathing beach; white-cheeked pintail ducks

OTHER ATTRACTIONS: sea lions; pelicans; brown noddies; saltwater lagoon; blue-footed boobies (occasional)

MAIN PLANT SPECIES: Avicennia germinans (black mangrove); Cryptocarpus pyriformis (salt bush); Maytenus octogona; Bursera graveolens (palo santo); Croton scouleri