Shaped by fire and water
Isolated by the vast stretch of the Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Archipelago straddles the equator 1000 km west of south America. The entire area is the origin of volcanic activity and the main islands are the tips of underwater volcanoes. Evidence of volcanic activity, such as lava flow can can be seen everywhere.
The pacific was no barrier to bats and marine mammals, such as cetaceans (whales and dolphins) and pinnepeds (sea lions and relatives). Some 25 species of cetaceans, sea turtles, some species of snakes and small lizards, large land iguanas, the unique marine iguanas, and giant tortoises. There are 28 endemic species of birds and 16 sub species, pelicans, albatross and Galapagos penguins, flightless cormorant, Galapagos hawks and 13 species of Darwin's finch on the one of kind islands. There are more then 2250 species of land and freshwater invertebrates have been recorded with 50% are endemic, 400 species of fish with 10% endemic.
Nothing can prepare you for the up close encounters you will experience with the above animals.
The Galapagos is unlike any place you have ever visited. These are just a few reasons why you should visit these enchanted islands.
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When preparing for a vacation to the Galapagos, you should know that there
are many ways to visit the
archipelago ...more
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These are the things you should know before you book your Galapagos Cruise... more
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The Galapagos offers many fantastic dive sites for beginners, intermediate and experienced divers...read more
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You can venture into the Amazon Jungle on your vacation to Ecuador. We have excellent opportunities to explore one of the most animal and flora places on the earth ...read more
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How did the animals and the plants arrive? The first species of the flora and fauna were carried here by the winds and ocean currents. The great majority came from the coasts of South and Central America. Read more...
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Dreamkapture offers tours in the Galapagos. These are similar to cruises but are land based and you will be staying in hotels or hostels while visiting the Galapagos Islands... read more.
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Flights to Galapagos
To get to the Galapagos you must fly from the main land of Ecuador. All flights leave from Guayaquil. It is possible to leave from Quito, but the plane will come to Guayaquil first. There are two airline companies ...more
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There are two seasons in the islands: garua (wet) and hot. Between the months of June and November, when the Southeast Trade winds are stronger,...more
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Day Tours
City Bus tours of Guayaquil and Churute Mangrove reserve day tours available.
Visit the Jungle site for information on Churute and we have bus information in our office. Click on the image.
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The insuperable creative force in the bowels of the Earth made the first islands that emerged from the sea more than five million years ago. Since then, the process of information of Galapagos has not ceased...more
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Hostels & Hotels in Galapagos
These are favorite places to stay in the Galapagos. If you are looking for accommodations on the islands let us know.
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