Galapagos Visitor Site: Bartholomew Island

Galapagos Visitor Site: Bartholomew Island

It seems that everywhere you go in the Galapagos Islands, you see a postcard-perfect view in all directions.

Endemic Animals of Galapagos

Endemic Animals of Galapagos

Visitors to the Galapagos Islands will hear their guides talk about three different types of animals and plants. The terms used to describe them are endemic, native and introduced. What’s the difference?

Visitor Point:  Las Grietas – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

Visitor Point: Las Grietas – SANTA CRUZ ISLAND

Many people often wonder: What kinds of things can I do in the Galapagos Islands without a Naturalist Guide? The answer is:  lots!

The Galapagos Archipelago: Fernandina Island

The Galapagos Archipelago: Fernandina Island

The westernmost island, or Fernandina (British sailors named it "Narborough" but the Spanish name stuck), is the youngest.

Browsing all articles in Galapagos Islands History

A few years ago, INGALA, the Ecuadorian governmental agency that regulates all things pertaining to the Galapagos Islands, began issuing [...]

Galapagos Islands Visitors

Every year, thousands of visitors come to Galapagos for the trip of a lifetime. A plethora of island and cruise [...]