Regionen · Kapitel 5
Galápagos Islands
A thousand kilometers off the coast of Ecuador lies the archipelago that changed the world. Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution here, and to this day, the Galápagos Islands remain a living natural laboratory: giant tortoises that live over 100 years, marine iguanas found nowhere else, and animals that know no fear of humans. It is the most extraordinary place on Earth.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Understanding Galápagos
The Islas Galápagos are a volcanic archipelago of 13 main islands, 6 smaller islands, and over 100 rocks and islets , l…
2
The Islands in Detail
Santa Cruz — The Heart of the Archipelago Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz is the largest town on the Galápagos Islands (appr…
3
The Wildlife of the Galápagos
The wildlife of the Galápagos Islands is the reason people from all over the world make a pilgrimage here. There is no…
4
Cruise or Island Hopping?
There are two fundamental ways to experience Galápagos — each with its pros and cons: Option 1: Cruise (Live-Aboard) Yo…
5
Snorkeling & Diving
Galápagos is an underwater paradise that is on par with the experience above water. The combination of warm and cold oc…
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