The Galapagos
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 especies of setaceans, 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, albatros and galapagos pinguins, 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 invertabrates have been recoreded with 50% are endemic, 400 species of fish with 10% endemic.
These are only the few reasons why you should visit these enchanted islands.
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Cruises Selection
These are the things you should know before you book your Galapagos Cruise... more |
Scubadiving
The Galapagos offers many fantastic dive sites for beginners, intermediate and experienced divers...read more
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Weather
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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Hotels in Galapagos
These are favorite places to stay in the Galapagos. If you are looking for accommodations on the islands let us know. |
Ecuadorian Jungle Tours
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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History of Galapagos
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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Species of Galapagos
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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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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Volunteer in Ecuador
The Foundation Laval Dorion is a conservational intinity working for the preservation of the environment, the rescue and reproduction of wild animals, organic agriculture, health care for under privilaged Ecuatorianas, and supporting children and orphanage programs. The foundation will always welcome a little help... read more. |
Day Tours
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