Famed Darwin’s Arch in Galapagos Islands collapses due to erosion, officials say. Darwin’s Arch, a famous natural rock formation off the coast of the Galapagos Islands, collapsed on Monday, and Ecuadorian officials blame erosion.”The world-famous Darwin’s Arch collapsed in front of their eyes. Why are the Galapagos Islands important to history? The History of the […]

When Flemish mapmaker Abraham Ortelius published his Atlas in 1570, he referred to the islands as “Insulae de “Los Galopegos”,” or “Islands of the Saddle-backs.” The Islands have been referred to as “Galapagos” ever since. When did the Galapagos islands get their name? In 1570 the Galapagos Islands were included in a world atlas by […]

The Galapagos Islands, which have been inhabited by man for barely 150 years, are among the most pristine natural places on Earth. Their beauty is inspirational: rich blue seas, gorgeous beaches, green highlands and magnificent underwater seascapes are the norm in the Enchanted Islands. What’s so special about Galapagos Islands? The Galápagos Islands are a […]

The tortoises were killed and used a source of oil. As all these different human invaders came and went, they left behind them a whole new set of animals that had been deliberately or accidentally introduced; dogs, cats, rats, pigs and goats etc. How have humans affected the tortoise populations in the Galapagos Islands? The […]

How much money will you need for your trip to Galapagos Islands? You should plan to spend around $111 per day on your vacation in Galapagos Islands, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $27 on meals for one day and $43 on […]

Ecuador. The islands are located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, 973 km (605 mi) off the west coast of South America. The closest land mass is that of mainland Ecuador, the country to which they belong, 926 km (500 nmi) to the east. What islands are near the Galapagos Islands? The Galapagos Islands are formed […]

Ecological niche Preying on a wide variety of marine organisms, the penguins control numbers of these species’ populations in the coastal waters of Galápagos archipelago. In addition, these penguins are important prey species for other marine and avian predators of the area. What is the Galapagos penguin role in ecosystem? The penguins are an important […]

However, camping is permitted in a very few areas with the Galapagos National Park that are easily accessible to the public on the inhabited islands (Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela) — and then, only in designated camping areas: The Garrapatero on Santa Cruz Island. Can you live on Galapagos? The Galapagos Population Today – Do […]

Lamarck and Darwin agreed that animals change over time to adapt to their environment. For example, giraffe necks became longer over the course of thousands of years in order to allow them to eat leaves no other animal can reach. How did species on the Galapagos Islands have changed over time? Over the years, fourteen […]

Vaccinations. There is no vaccination requirement for traveling to the highlands, coastal and Galapagos regions of Ecuador. However, when traveling to the Amazon jungle, ask your doctor about vaccines like typhoid, hepatitis A, diphtheria, and yellow fever. Do you need to be vaccinated to go to the Galapagos? To enter the Galapagos Islands, the traveler […]

Galápago. The Galápagos Islands, discovered by Spanish sailors in 1535, were named after the giant tortoises discovered there. Galápago means tortoise in Spanish. What is the meaning of the name Galapagos? In 1570 the Galapagos Islands were included in a world atlas by a Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius. He named the islands ‘Insulae de los […]

They are listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as Endangered, and as of 2018 there are around 1,200 mature penguins left. How many Galapagos penguins are left 2020? Scientists estimate that there are fewer than 600 breeding pairs of Galapagos penguins alive today, so without continuing conservation measures, the species could be […]

Reptiles Species Islands Best Viewed Class Land Iguana South Plaza, Santa Cruz, North Seymour Endemic Santa Fe Land Iguana Santa Fe Endemic Lava Lizard All major islands – save Genovesa Endemic Galapagos Leaf-toed Gecko Isabela, Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Santiago Endemic Are there Komodo dragons on Galapagos Islands? Komodo dragons live on several islands in Indonesia, […]

There are some great Galapagos visitor sites on Isabela, that can be combined with free time on the beach. This is the longest stretch of white sand at the Galapagos Islands – perfect for long strolls, or swimming in the calm waters. The first part of the beach is developed with hotels, open-air bars, and […]

20 years. Galapagos penguins can live as long as 15–20 years, but most succumb to predation or to food shortages caused by the periodic, but dramatic, changes in nearby ocean currents. How many Galapagos penguins are left 2020? Scientists estimate that there are fewer than 600 breeding pairs of Galapagos penguins alive today, so without […]