Hammerhead shark The Galapagos Islands is one of the few remaining places in the world where the hammerhead shark can be spotted gathering together in large school of several hundreds. The main purpose of their scalloped front edge of their hammer shaped head is to improve vision and to provide a larger area for the […]
The Galapagos Islands are home to a diverse array of species, many of which are endemic to the archipelago. Despite several conservation efforts and protection initiatives, this unique ecosystem faces ongoing, substantial threats. The Galapagos Islands and its marine ecosystem are currently facing many serious issues like climate change, plastic pollution and illegal fishing. In […]
With sea lions lounging in the sand, turtles nesting close to the water, and marine iguanas wandering around the islands, saying Galapagos is very different from other beach destinations is definitely an understatement. Usually, when you look into traveling to any beach destination, you think of simply lying on the shore, the waves crashing, and […]
When trying to figure out the best time to buy your Galapagos tour there are a few things to keep in mind. The number one suggestion is to always try to buy early, as there are lots of people who want to visit Galapagos National Park, but there is limited space. If you want to […]
While planning this once-in-a-lifetime trip it’s important to keep these Galapagos travel tips in mind! 1. Have $120 in cash to enter the National Park To enter the Galápagos Islands you must pay a $20 transit card fee (in cash) in either the Quito or Guayaquil airport, which is essentially your visa to enter the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Galapagos Islands attract thousands of visitors every year, and nearly all of them are equipped with cameras. This is not surprising since the Galapagos Islands are a world-class photography destination for professional and amateur nature photographers . Here are some tips for photographing your once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Galapagos. 1. Schedule a combination cruise/land […]
