Galapagos: South America Travel Insights

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…

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…

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Quasar strongly recommends arriving in Ecuador two days prior to the start of your cruise. That way if your international flight is delayed for any reason you can still make your flight to the Galapagos on Saturday morning, insuring that you arrive in time for…

The Galapagos Islands never disappoint as an adventure destination. This wildlife sanctuary brings joy and smiles to thousands of visitors every year and they are especially enjoyable if you travel well prepared. Packing the right equipment for Galapagos travel will guarantee the best possible experience.…

Scientists consider there are at least 17 species of Galapagos tortoises on the Islands that have similar genes to those of Lonesome George and, according to the Galapagos National Park, they believe that George's death (on June 24, 2012) may not mean it is the…