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Tourism in the Galapagos Islands

Cruises

Your Galapagos Cruise In our opinion a cruise aboard a 15-person boat is the best way to explore the archipelago. In this category there are many different levels of quality on offer. Ask to see photos before buying your tickets. … Continue reading

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The Theory of Evolution

The Theory of Evolution Charles Darwin Charles Darwin, born in 1809 in Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England, came from a family of humanist doctors. Having studied medicine from 1825 to 1828 at Edinburgh University he abandoned his medical pretentions to study … Continue reading

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Advices

Advices for your trip to the Galapagos Photography Animal photography usually requires telephoto lenses of up to 500mm in focal length. Fortunately, animals in the Galapagos are not afraid of man. One can approach them with ease, so a 200mm … Continue reading

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History

History of the Galapagos 1535 Official discovery of the Galapagos Islands by the bishop of Panama: Fray Tomas de Berlanga 1570 The first map of the archipelago by Abraham Ortelius 1600-1700 The Galapagos become a pirates stronghold. They use the … Continue reading

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Climate

Climate of the Galapagos General Characteristics Situated on the equator, the climate of the Galapagos is not typically tropical, but rather dry, and marked by two distinct seasons: The Warm Season January to June Mainly sunny with occasional showers Calm … Continue reading

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Geography Of the Galapagos

Nature: Volcanic Archipelago Land surface: 8.000 Km2 Water surface: 70.000 Km2 Made up of: 36 islands + 40 islets Surface area: 13 islands of 10 km2 or more Largest Island: Isabela (4588 km2) North-West / South-East axis: 430 Km North-East … Continue reading

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When at Galapagos: What to do

If the oceans beckon you and the exotic landscape is what you cherish, then the Galapagos in Ecuador is one place that will truly appeal to your senses. There is a plethora of activity you can take up on this … Continue reading

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When at Galapagos: Where to visit

Travelling to the Galapagos Islands for the first time? The archipelago has enough to get you lost, not knowing where to go and where not to go in your short visit. Thus, we have brought forth a list for you … Continue reading

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