One 1000 kilometres from the shoreline of Ecuador lay the planet famous assortment of islands referred to as Galapagos.
Referred to as Darwin’s ‘living laboratory of evolution’, the 13 primary volcanic islands and a large number of rocky isles are among the most significant environmental regions in the world. Found at the confluence of three major sea currents, Galapagos happen to be referred to as a ‘melting pot’ of marine species and continuing seismic and volcanic activity is constantly on the reflect the processes that created the hawaiian islands.
It’s these processes, along with the remote location from the tropical islands, which have been responsible to add mass to the bizarre species which inspired Charles Darwin and the theory of evolution and also have made the location renowned for its endemic species and apparently courageous wildlife.
A wide range of endemic species are available around the islands of Floreana, Genovesa, Española, Seymour Norte, Plazas, Santa Fé and Isabela. Santa Cruz Island hosts the famous Charles Darwin Research Station.
On a trip to Galapagos vacationers will probably encounter giant turtle, blue-footed booby, flamingo, the Galapagos penguin, albatross, iguana and lots of types of finch. Individuals who snorkel or scuba dive will frequently end up swimming with fur seals, sun rays, non-aggressive sharks, marine turtles as well as an incredible selection of colourful fish.
Here there is also a number of exciting adventure travel possibilities for example wildlife watching, diving, snorkelling, swimming, walking and island hopping aboard tour motorboats. Using its insightful unusual wildlife, any action that you simply take part in here will certainly be a journey a person can have.
