The Galapagos Islands off Ecuador are an absolute must if you travel to Ecuador and are interested in unique, wild creatures. It is a volcanic archipelago that has been isolated for thousands of years. Nature through evolution has created unique creatures, many found only on Galapagos.
A tour in the Galapagos Islands National Park is not [...]
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The Galapagos Park Entrance Fee is $100 US (cash) to the national park authorities in Baltra; tips (tip the guide, chef and crew); soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, etc. There is a $25 US departure tax from Ecuador on all international flights.
Once you have the below items, the fewer extra things you bring the more [...]
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The Galapagos Islands are composed of 19 islands and more than 40 islets with white sand beaches, volcanic rocks, unique landscapes, and clear unpolluted waters. The islands are Ecuador’s first National Park. They are also a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site; a Biosphere Reserve and a Whale Sanctuary.
Some of the most unusual and fascinating species [...]
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Another frequent question that people have is “What about malaria in Ecuador? It is located right at the Equator…”
There is risk of malaria in Ecuador, in areas lower than 1,500 m (4,921 ft). If you are only going to the highlands, there is no risk. There is no risk in Galapagos.
If you are visiting [...]
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Galapagos is home to unique birds and animals including the Galapagos Penguin, Flightless Cormorant, 14 types of Finches and the Giant Tortoise. The Spanish named the islands after finding so many tortoise there… Galapagos means tortoise in Spanish.
Scientists think that the Giant Tortoise’s ability to survive months without food or water made it [...]
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One of the most asked questions about the Galapagos online is: where are they?
As you can see the Galapagos Islands straddle the equator, about 1000 km west of the country of Ecuador, off the coast of South America. The Galapagos Islands are part of Ecuador.
Here’s a view from space that clearly shows that they are [...]
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While somewhat dependant on what you want to do and see; generally the best time to go to Galapagos is February through May.
The big advantage to traveling to the Galápagos at this time of year: The ocean is much calmer, so your ocean crossings will be much more comfortable. You cross a lot of [...]
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Postcards have almost become a thing of the past… world phones, wi-fi and social networks have made it much easier to stay in contact and keep our people up to date. There’s a certain nostalgia attached to writing a postcard though, in how that single picture and a few words hints at the totality of [...]
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The Galapagos Islands are an ecological reserve, 1000 km from the coast of Ecuador. They are under the jurisdiction of Ecuador’s parks system, and the number of visitors admitted each year is strictly limited. The Galapagos Islands are a pristine paradise for photographers and bird watchers.
The Galapagos are famous as the inspiration for Geologist [...]
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