Each island has its own unique landscapes, wildlife and activities, and only five of them are actually inhabited by people. Small communities are dotted across San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Floreana and Baltra. The rest of the islands are completely devoid of human presence. Do humans live on the Galapagos Islands? Where do people live […]

There are now at least 13 species of finches on the Galapagos Islands, each filling a different niche on different islands. All of them evolved from one ancestral species, which colonized the islands only a few million years ago. How did finches get to the Galapagos Islands? The closure of the Panama land bridge altered […]

Galapagos National Park authorities have implemented strict regulations to help preserve the archipelago’s fragile ecosystems. These rules include being accompanied by a certified guide at all times, staying on designated walking trails and maintaining two meter’s distance from animals. Is Galápagos protected? More than 233 islands, islets and rocks, born from volcanoes, make up the […]

His discoveries on the islands were paramount to the development of his Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection. On the islands, Charles Darwin discovered several species of finches. Thanks to his close observations, he discovered that the different species of finches varied from island to island. Why are the Galapagos Islands such an important place […]

Best Galapagos Souvenirs – Ecuador souvenirs If you visit towns like Puerto Ayora on your trip, you can step into many of the shops and find Galapagos stuffed animals, Galapagos shot glasses, silver jewelry, postcards, keychains, t-shirts, maps, books, and posters. What is the most famous souvenir? Most Popular Souvenirs Ornaments. T-Shirts. Postcards. Shot Glasses. […]

Top 5 Galapagos Endemic Species Galapagos Tortoise. Giant tortoises are one of the most iconic animals of the Galapagos, being top of most visitor wish lists and a flagship species for conservation efforts across the islands. Marine Iguana. Galapagos Finches. Flightless Cormorant. Galapagos Fur Seal. What are some native animals in the Galapagos Islands? 9 […]

The penguins are an important food source for a variety of animals. The main terrestrial predators for the chicks and adults include Galapagos Rice Rats, Sally Lightfoot Crabs, snakes, hawks and owls as well as domestic or feral cats and dogs. In the water, they are consumed by sharks and other large marine predators. How […]

The average cost of a 5-day Galapagos cruise is about USD $3000. The least expensive Galapagos cruises begin at around USD $1000 for a 4-day cruise and can go up to around $10000 per person for an 8-day luxury-class cruise. Can you sail to the Galapagos? No massive cruise ships sail in the Galapagos Islands […]

Galapagos snakes are presumed to have arrived on the islands by vegetation rafts. Their colours and design sometimes resemble Garden snakes. Galapagos Snakes can be slightly poisonous to humans and may use venom to kill its prey. How did reptiles get to the Galapagos Islands? Swept up in ocean currents However, many of the animals […]

10 rare animals you’ll only find on a visit to the Galapagos Islands Galápagos Sea Lions. Galápagos Giant Tortoise. Marine Iguanas. Galapagos Penguins. Waved Albatross. Galapagos Hawk. Galápagos Mockingbirds. Galápagos Green Turtle. What famous animals live in the Galapagos Islands? Introduction to the wildlife of Galapagos Galapagos is famous for its high number of endemic […]

The Galapagos snakes are one of the most beautiful reptiles of the archipelago. Galapagos snakes are all endemic to Galapagos. There are five different species and all of them inhabit the dry zones of the islands, however they do not inhabit all of the Galapagos islands. What kind of snakes are on the Galapagos Islands? […]

Filmed on Fernandina Island in the Galápagos, the Galápagos Racer (Philodryas biserialis) is a slim, fast-moving, mildly venomous snake that reaches lengths of up to 120cm. Are racer snakes venomous? Racers are black or blue-black with a pale belly and measure 3 to 5 feet long. They are not venomous. Racers are active during the […]

With no place else to go, the Galápagos’ denizens adapted to conditions unique to their new homes.Their research has shown that natural selection is frequently at work in the Galápagos: After a drought, finches with larger beaks were able to eat tough seeds and survive; their offspring became predominant. Why are the Galapagos Islands important […]

Can you stay overnight on the Galapagos Islands? Yes, you can stay overnight on some Galapagos Islands. Those islands are Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, and Floreana. The other islands and islets of the archipelago are not inhabited by humans, and do not permit any overnight stays. Can you camp in the Galapagos Islands? 97% […]