Sun in the Fun or Under the Sea While some will argue that the best time to visit the Galapagos is anytime, two distinct seasons coincide with the tides and currents blowing through. Both have their advantages depending on what your interests are: The warm season starts in December and goes through May and the dry season goes from May to […]
Most Galapagos sites are known primarily for animals, geology or natural beauty. Who can argue? The Galapagos Islands are home to many fascinating animals and birds, including sea lions, blue-footed boobies and the remarkable Galapagos Penguin. However there has always been a human side to Galapagos as well: not all of the history of the islands is measured in […]
You have made the most important decision of your life and joint your life forever with your other half. Now is when a new life begins, when new dreams will become true. And what better way to celebrate it than with a wedding celebration, and with the perfect Honeymoon in the Galapagos Islands. But, why […]
Traveling to the Galapagos Islands is an adventure worth planning for. The Islands are full of mystery and majesty, with new discoveries surprising guests daily as a matter of course. Making the trip to Ecuador and the islands also has its fair share of surprises as the small country’s infrastructure differs from other parts of the world. Use […]
Galapagos Shore Birds Many resident shore birds of the Galapagos are now sufficiently different from mainland species to have been awarded and endemic subspecies status by taxonomists. Only one has been given a full species status: the endemic lava heron. But what are shorebirds? These are birds that spend most of their time around seashores. These […]
In 2017, I took a vacation as a solo traveler to the Galapagos Islands. To be honest, this was a YOLO trip: I had the opportunity and took it. I have always thought that is could not be fun to travel alone. Boy was I wrong. 6:30 in the morning at the Quito’s airport, going […]
Galapagos Sharks The Galapagos Shark can grow up to ten feet long and can swim at depths up to 200 ft. When their pups are born they flee to shallow waters to gain strength and also to avoid being eaten by their parents! Volcanoes Volcanoes formed the Galapagos Islands as far back as four million […]
When you finally take your trip of a lifetime and visit the Galapagos Islands, you have the option of arriving at one of two islands: San Cristobal Island, or Baltra Island. The San Cristobal Island is very close to town, but landing at the Baltra Island airport means transferring from Batra airport to Puerto Ayora. Baltra Island is located just […]
Knowing how to get to the Galapagos Islands is really easy, and with the help of this article you will know how to plan your journey to a fantastic vacation. When traveling to Galapagos, first of all, is important to consider that they are 600 miles off the coast of South America, therefore, and as a protected […]
Picture by: Mountain Leon Somewhere in between the Pacific Ocean, laying over 600 miles off the beaches of South America, you can find one of the most wonderful and pristine places on the face of the Earth; The Galapagos Islands, a natural haven worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.Therefore, and considering this is […]
