What to Know before travel to Galapagos Islands?

The Galapagos Islands (Galapagos Archipelago) constitute an Archipelago in the Pacific Ocean located 972 km off the coast of Ecuador. It is made up of 13 large islands with a surface area greater than 10 km², 6 medium-sized islands with a surface area of 1 km² to 10 km² and another 215 small islets, as well as rocky promontories of a few square meters, distributed around the equator line.

Galapagos is known for its numerous endemic species and for Galapagos is known for its numerous endemic species and for Charles Darwin's studies that led him to establish his theory of evolution by natural selection.

They are touristically called ´´The Enchanted Islands´´, a name that the archipelago earned in the 16th century for its great biodiversity of flora and fauna, inheriting the name for generations.
Galapagos National Park is one of the two protected areas that exist in the Galapagos. The other is the Galapagos marine reserve, both protected areas are managed by the management of the Galapagos National Park.

Endemic and native flora and fauna unique in the world, make the Galapagos an exceptional place. More than 45 species of Edenic birds, 42 of reptiles, 17 of mammals, and 79 of fish, live in the Galapagos and coexist harmoniously with humans. The Galapagos Islands also have a rich variety of endemic flora, reaching 500 species including vascular plants, bryophytes and algae.

*The islands are also habitat for species such as:

Sea Turtles, Marine Iguanas, lizards,hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, Cormorants, Albatrosses, finches,mockingbirds, penguins. etc

UNESCO declared the Galapagos Islands a Natural Heritage of Humanity in 1979 and, six years later, a Biosphere Reserve (1985).

Destination Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (Capital of the Province of Galapagos)It has a total area of ​​558 km2, of which 85% is national park area and the rest belongs to urban and rural areas.

San Cristóbal is located in the Pacific Ocean, 930 km from Cape San Lorenzo, the closest point to the Galapagos from continental Ecuador, its highest pointrises to 730 meters above sea level. Endemic and native flora and fauna unique in the world, make the Galapagos an exceptional place.

More than 45 species of endemic birds, 42 of reptiles, 17 of mammals, and 79 of fish, live in the Galapagos and coexist harmoniously with humans.

The Galapagos Islands also have a rich variety of endemic flora, reaching 500 species including vascular plants, bryophytes and algae.

Types of activities that we can do
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Hiking - will take place in various places in the Galapagos National Park areas, it will be a very pleasant experience.
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Snorkeling.- This activity can be done in bays and beaches, where we can observe a wide variety of marine species; reef fish, sea lions, sea turtles, marine iguanas, rays, sharks, etc.
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Mountain biking.- This activity allows us to explore in a unique and different way, enjoying beautiful landscapes such as; the El Junco volcano, which is an inactive crater, in this place we will admire the changes in vegetation that covers the island, visiting viewpoints, beaches and the reproduction and breeding center for giant tortoises.
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Sea kayak.- This activity is carried out along the coast of the island, admiring birds such as; blue-footed boobies, pelicans, seagulls, marine iguanas, sea lions, etc.
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Photography.- In each activity you can capture your memories in images.