Location of Isla Gorgona

On the eastern (continental) side of the island there are white sand beaches made up of coral reef detritus. On the western (oceanic) side there are mostly cliffs battered by the sea and a couple of sandy beaches. Pizarro Beach is located on the northeastern shore and is name as such because it is believe this is where Francisco Pizarro first landed.

Southwest of the island is located another much smaller island called Gorgonilla. This island had a maximum height of 90 m (300 ft). Several rock islets are found southwest of Gorgonilla, of which the largest is called "El Viudo".

Another rock islet at the northern tip of the island is called El Horno.