World Travel Destination

The Galapagos archipelago, located some 950 miles from mainland Ecuador, is composed of 13 large islands, 6 small and over 40 islands of volcanic origin.

Has 14 major islands, -4 of which are inhabited San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana The temperature ranges between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius. This extraordinary natural laboratory is a fusion of unique species of fauna and flora unique natural values in the world.

UNESCO declared the Galapagos a Natural Heritage Site and later was designated a Biosphere Reserve. Scientific studies of Charles Darwin and Teodoro Wolf gave him more fame to the region.

Giant tortoises, marine iguanas and land next to the lava lizards, reptiles are the most popular family. Galapagos reptiles, half of bird species, 32% of plants, 25% of the fish, as well as a number of invertebrates are endemic and are found only in this natural sanctuary.

What to bring?
Sun hat, sunglasses, sandals (for use in the boat and wetlands), sneakers (for dry and rocky terrain), bathing suit, umbrella (for sun protection on walks), sunscreen, waterproof , snorkel and mask (you can rent in Quito or in Puerto Ayora), beach towel and bathing, windbreaks, film, batteries, underwater camera and sickness pills

Sports
In some areas of the Galapagos Marine Reserve can snorkel and depth and have contact with the awesome spectacle of the archipelago sea: coral reefs, whales, whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, rays, manta rays, sword fish, turtles …