The islands of the Galapagos archipelago are located in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 600 miles off the coast of South America. The Republic of Ecuador province is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and 97 percent of the land area is designat… read more
To get to the Galapagos Islands, many people travel from the coastal city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Guayaquil is a thriving port city that caters to tourists heading to the Galapagos Islands and therefore offers options for traveling to the is… read more
Chagos Archipelago consists of the world's largest coral atoll (a ring of coral reef islands that encircle a central lagoon) comprising more than 55 individual islands. Chagos Archipelago is owned by the British and lies in the Indian Ocean… read more
The Galapagos Islands lie 600 miles west of Ecuador, the country to which they politically belong. But the Galapagos are, famously, a world apart--their own world indeed, isolated by the great restless Pacific, full of plants and animals fo… read more
The Galapagos Islands are at once an incomparable example of biodiversity and an example of how tourism can overwhelm delicate ecosystems and societies. read more
The Galapagos Islands consist of 19 islands off the western coast of South America 600 miles west of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. Due to the variety of wildlife that can be observed on the islands, they have been recognized as a UNESCO Wor… read more
The diversity of life on the Galapagos Islands inspired Charles Darwin to develop his famous theory of evolution. You can plan a visit to this fabled locale by following the information list on the Galapagos Island homepage, which is linked… read more
The Galapagos Islands are famous for their wide variety of plant and animal species, active volcanoes and interesting geological features. Galapagos is also a province of Ecuador, with a population of about 18,000 that spans over five inhab… read more
The Galapagos Islands are comprised of 19 unique land masses located in South America. The active season is between January and April, during which time visitors can fully explore, by land and sea, perhaps the most unique place on Earth. read more
The Galapagos Islands offer the nature lover and sports enthusiast opportunities for snorkeling, kayaking, scuba diving and hiking on established trails. Conservation organizations work to protect the fragile ecosystems of these islands. read more
The Galapagos Islands have enthralled visitors and naturalists for more than a century. With their arid landscapes and fearless wildlife, they were an inspiration to Charles Darwin on his voyage in 1835. They instill the same awe and wonder… read more
Visiting the Galapagos Islands is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The stark landscape of the islands will surprise you, as will the opportunities to capture close-up photographs of the wildlife. read more
The Galapagos Islands are located off the coast of Ecuador in the South Pacific Ocean. This is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Pristine beaches stand in stark contrast to a blackened landscape formed by volcanic eruptions and… read more
The Galapagos Islands straddle the equator and offer a very distinctive setting filled with rare birds and giant reptiles. The mild climate and volcanic topography are great for hiking, and the surrounding ocean has some of the best diving… read more
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