spearfishing is not permitted. So the bottom line is: Yes – You can enjoy all the thrills normally associated with Sport Fishing but only on a boat and with an operator licensed to offer Vivencial Fishing, and subject to the special Vivencial Fishing regulations issued by the Galápagos National Park. Is long line fishing legal […]

1. Bartolome Island “Postcard Island” – Incredible views and scenery. Famous Pinnacle Rock. 5 out of 15 Galapagos BIG15 wildlife: Galapagos penguin, Galapagos sea lion, Galapagos hawk, marine iguana, frigatebird (great and magnificent) What is the most unusual island in the Galapagos? Isabela Island (Galápagos) Native name: Isabela Archipelago Galápagos Islands Area 4,586 km2 (1,771 […]

Scientists figure that land-dwelling iguanas from South America must have drifted out to sea millions of years ago on logs or other debris, eventually landing on the Galápagos. From that species emerged marine iguanas, which spread to nearly all the islands of the archipelago. Where did marine iguanas come from? the Galapagos IslandsMarine iguanas are […]

The Galapagos Islands are uniquely located on both sides of the equator in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The islands are situated at a point in the Pacific Ocean where three ocean currents collide, creating a unique area in the sea where warm and varying degrees of cold water meet. Are the Galapagos Islands […]

On a vessel like the Galapagos Legend, you should be looking at between 8$ and $15 per day. So if you and your partner have decided to tip $10 each per day, that will be $20 a day and $140 for a week-long cruise – plus whatever you leave for the guide and barman. What […]

To start with the basics, the Galápagos sit on the Nazca tectonic plate, off the coast of South America.Karnauskas and his colleagues hypothesized that the critical event that caused a biological explosion in the Galápagos came about when the Equatorial Undercurrent (EUC) began colliding with the archipelago. How did life get into the Galapagos Islands? […]

Key information: Galapagos Islands. Walk through lunar landscapes, often beside sea cliffs, rocks and gorgeous beaches, on this remarkable volcanic archipelago.There are strict controls in place for visitors: you will only be able to walk independently in a few places. Are humans allowed on the Galapagos Islands? Fast Fact: The Galapagos National Park regulates immigration […]

Choose at least an 8-day cruise if you wish to experience a wider variety of Galapagos habitats and species. When choosing any cruise fewer than 8 days, carefully consider what islands and experiences are important to you. Shorter cruises will inevitably miss out on some species. How much does a Galapagos tour cost? The average […]

All of the Galapagos giant tortoise species alive today are under threat and are on the IUCN Red List – they range from Vulnerable to Critically Endangered. One of them, the Eastern Santa Cruz giant tortoise (Chelonoidis donfaustoi) was, just last year, found to be Critically Endangered. Is it legal to own a Galapagos tortoise? […]

3000 feet. The Galápagos platform is located approximately 900 meters (almost 3000 feet) below sea level and the average depth surrounding the islands is about 3,000 meters (9900 feet). The temperature of the waters surrounding the Galápagos is considered subtropical. Can you swim in the Galapagos Islands? The Galapagos have some of the best beaches […]

Eating your way through the Galapagos Islands Seafood galore. Seafood is fresh, plentiful and heavily featured on menus across the Galapagos. Ceviche. Perhaps the Galapagos’s most famous dish, and for good reason: the ceviche here is divine. Encebollado. Plantain. Exotic fruits. Ice cream. Is it safe to swim in the Galapagos? Due to strong currents […]

In more recent years, Galapagos tortoises have been and continue to be threatened by predation and habitat destruction from invasive species, and increasing human-tortoise conflicts on the larger, human-inhabited islands.Both Santa Cruz species are critically endangered. What almost caused the extinction of the Galapagos tortoises? Tortoise numbers declined from over 250,000 in the 16th century […]

Horseback riding and volleyball are two more popular choices. Mules and jeeps are available for hire as are yachts and rowing boats. The Galapagos Islands themselves have a wealth of interesting activities to pursue, such as hiking, sea kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving. Can you swim in the Galapagos Islands? The Galapagos have some of […]

The hotspot is believed to be over 20 million years old and in that time there has been interaction between the hotspot, both of these plates, and the divergent plate boundary, at the Galapagos Spreading Centre. What type of plate boundary is located between Galapagos Islands and Panama? A) Based on the earthquake activity, what […]

During his visit to the islands, Darwin noted that the unique creatures were similar from island to island, but perfectly adapted to their environments which led him to ponder the origin of the islands’ inhabitants. Among those that struck Darwin so greatly were the finches that are now named in his honor. What did Darwin […]