Journeying from Ecuador to the Galapagos Islands: An Insider’s Guide
Plan for a smooth journey to one of the most extraordinary destinations on Earth
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(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated) Ecuador is one of the most diverse countries that crosses the equator in South America. Embarking on a journey to Ecuador from all corners of the globe, travelers are met with a mix of excited anticipation and wonder. This is a land of rich biodiversity, majestic landscapes, and cultural depth, …
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(0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5, rated) The Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a species of sea lion that exclusively breeds on the Galápagos Islands and – in smaller numbers – on Isla de la Plata (Ecuador). Being fairly social, and one of the most numerous species in the Galápagos archipelago,…
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated) Quasar has ranked the top 10 Galapagos Islands spots for the best snorkeling during one of your Galapagos Cruises, from No. 10 (Chinese Hat Islet) to No. 1 (?). See which spots you've already visited for snorkeling and scuba diving, and which spots you want…
(6 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated) The Galapagos Transit Control Card is an immigration control measure set by INGALA, the Ecuadorian Governmental agency that regulates all things pertaining to the Galapagos Islands. This card is designed to help control migration to the Galapagos Archipelago, which boomed in the 1970's due to…
(0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5, rated) Summer is officially here! Get those barbecues out and put on an apron, because its time for some “Pinchos de Camaron”. These tasty grilled shrimp skewers or “pinchos de camaron” as we know them in Ecuador, are made with shrimp, marinated in a spicy passion…
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5, rated) Today marks the one year anniversary since they found Lonesome George dead in his corral at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the morning of June 24, 2012. To the scientists and his devoted caretakers, they had hoped Lonesome George would live for decades, and…
(0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5, rated) On Thursday, March 14, The Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS) moved the body of the giant tortoise 'Lonesome George' from Baltra Island to the coastal port city of Guayaquil in Ecuador. From Guayaquil, the body will be transferred to the American Museum of Natural History…
