Over 1,770 square miles (8,010 km₂) of mysterious islands and islets make up the Galapagos archipelago. Out of the many rare species found in the Galapagos, seven of the islands are tightly protected, leaving fourteen for us to explore on our various Galapagos ship itineraries.
The Galapagos Islands are among the most undervalued places to visit alone. For those looking for an exciting place to visit where they may witness unspoiled islands and unique local and endemic wildlife, solo travel is advised.
A professional Expedition Photographer is on duty when you reserve your trip with Santa Cruz II Galapagos Cruise, which is an added benefit!
This time of year is my absolute favorite. In the Galapagos, May and June are particularly delightful months. The seasons in Galapagos bring exciting changes: a refreshing breeze, shifting winds, and stunning celestial cloud formations.
It takes work to bring back an endangered species. Life must eventually find a way to triumph over the odds after many years and fruitless tries. When this occurs, it’s a worthy occasion to celebrate! And six baby Floreana giant tortoises born in captivity were brought to the Galapagos Islands a few days ago!
With only 14 accessible islands, selecting the best islands to visit in Galapagos can be daunting. Naturally, determining one of the many Galapagos itineraries to take goes hand in hand with that problem.
This post continues our earlier essay, The Truth About Galapagos Cruise Ship Size (Vol. I). There are a lot of myths and supposed “insights” floating about which is better for visiting the Galapagos: a yacht or an expedition ship.
Española Island’s early morning was warm from when the sun rose behind the oldest island in the archipelago. The sky remained a beautiful blue, with a few fluffy white clouds drifting over it. Frigates encircled the boat, and their great, incredible wingspan was astounding.
In 1959, the Ecuadorian government and the Charles Darwin Foundation collaborated to construct the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, with an additional support office located in Quito, as a way to honor Charles Darwin’s life and work.
The Galapagos Islands don’t whisper their secrets, no. In fact, they grow them, inch by inch, root by root, in a world that feels like it was plucked from the edge of another dimension.
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