Where are the Galapagos Islands?

Iguanas by the Plenty

The Galapagos Islands lie nearly 1,000km off the west coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean and belong to Ecuador. They are an archipelago consisting of 19 main islands and all vastly different. The Galapagos Islands were inscripted as a UNESCO World Heritage site during 1978, largely for its most notable feature, its fauna and flora. These endemic plants, invertebrates and vertebrate species have evolved over time due to the isolated island existence. It was this that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection following his visit during 1835.

The best way to thoroughly experience the Islands is to enjoy a cruise over a period of 4-8 days. This will allow you to visit a number of islands to truly experience the diversity of each island.

A Great Introduction to the Galapagos Islands on DVD

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One Great Reason to Visit the Galapagos Islands

One great reason to visit the Galapagos Islands is for the amazing bio-diversity between the flora & fauna of each island.

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