Darwin’s Arch

Galapagos IslandsOne of the most famous natural stone arches in the world is called Darwin's Arch, and it can be found in the Galapagos Islands, specifically close to Darwin Island. If you saw an image of something and didn't know its name, odds are you'd recognize it from pictures.

Scuba divers had long made The Arch a popular tourist site. The archipelago's abundant life could be found all around it and drew academics and travelers from all over the world. Divers frequently come across hawksbill turtles, dolphins, tuna, hammerhead and whale sharks, manta rays, and many more species.

You won't be diving beneath the arch, however it's possible that you can still see all those creatures there. It fell into the water on May 2021. The two pillars that previously supported the arch are still surviving as a result of natural erosion. The crosspiece, though, is now a part of the ocean floor.