Galapagos
Imagine swimming among sharks, walking alongside giant tortoises, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and dazzling yourself with unique landscapes in the world; to understand it you should only visit the legendary and enchanting Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.
The archipelago, considered an earthly paradise with 13 major islands, 5 medium islands and 215 islets, is the home of marine species and exotic birds. This conglomerate of life can be admired up close as you discover dreamy natural scenarios.
The Galapagos Islands were discovered by accident in the year 1535 being called firstly as “Enchanted Islands”. In 1835 it was the well-known English naturalist Charles Darwin who fell in love with this place, which he used as a natural laboratory. In 1978, UNESCO declared them Natural Heritage of Humanity.
There is no other place like it in the world, so in the Galapagos Islands you will experience unique and unrepeatable experiences.
DESTINATIONS OF THE PROVINCE
San Cristóbal Island
The name of San Cristóbal island is due to the patron saint of sailors, named after the year 1973. Its historical name is Chatham, the same that was assigned by…
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Santa Cruz Island
It is the first most inhabited island in Galapagos, it is located in the center of the Galápagos archipelago at 1000 km. Of the continent. It is located in the…
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Isabela is the youngest and most extensive island of the archipelago, it covers almost 60% of the total land of the Archipelago. The island is still in formation presenting recent…
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If you are traveling to the Galápagos Islands, you must visit Floreana Island. Here you will find several adventure activities to do and also enjoy the wonderful nature that surrounds…
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