Situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 km from the South American continent, these 19 islands and the surrounding marine reserve have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’.

Isabela, the biggest island, has six volcanoes and a rich geological history. Fernandina and Isabela ... The islands are also a UNESCO World Heritage site and a key place for research.

Learn about the human history ... and Isabela Islands, raise endangered giant tortoises in breeding centers to eventually be released into the wild. IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour ...

Travelers can explore two distinct sites on this island ... you'll gain insights into the island's fascinating geological history and its vital role in the Galápagos ecosystem.

On his visit to the islands in 1835, Charles Darwin noticed the slight differences between the same types of animal on each island. This helped him work out how they had adapted to their ...

The best way to get around the Galápagos Islands is by boat. The key islands for island-hopping are Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal and Isabela. You can stay overnight on any of these islands or all ...

The Ecuadorian government restricts the number of visitors accessing each island or dive site daily ... By 2023, we reached a historic peak of 329,475 tourists, so I’m afraid that what now ...

And I’m returning to the place he explored nearly 200 years ago, the Galápagos Islands! The Galápagos are an archipelago, or group of islands, off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean.

Anglers are transported to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) for flights to San Cristóbal island. Ecuador Fly Fishing Tours will procure flights from Quito to San Cristóbal and will invoice ...