When planning your next trip, safety is always a top priority. When you travel to the Galapagos Islands you can feel confident that you will always be taken care of as well as that you’re experiencing one of the most magical places in the world. The Galapagos is One of the Safest Places to Visit […]
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 […]
“In a few days time the Beagle will sail for the Galapagos Islands. I look forward with joy and interest to this, both as being somewhat nearer to England and for the sake of having a good look at an active volcano.” Charles Darwin Letter to J.S Henslow, July, 12, 1835. Charles Robert Darwin was […]
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 […]
The Galapagos Islands, located 1000km off the coast of Ecuador, have been known for their pristine environment and unique wildlife. These remote islands have been privileged with the seclusion that has allowed ecosystems to evolve in a rare and unmatched way. However, today the islands are experiencing the effects of extreme weather events, introduced species, […]
Every year, thousands of visitors come to the Galapagos for the trip of a lifetime. A plethora of island and cruise activities keep them busy. Yet many of them may have time to ponder how the Galapagos got its name. Insulae de los Galopegos The Inca claimed to have discovered some islands in the Pacific, but it is not known for sure […]