Galapagos Islands Information

Here's a brief but concise Galapagos Islands information review:

The Galapagos are located 600 miles west of the country of Ecuador, Northwest of South America.

The islands are composed bye 13 stunning islands (of which 5 are inhabited), surrounded by countless smaller islets and rock outcroppings.

Straddling the equator, these volcanic islands are host to some of the most exotic and unique life forms on earth.


 

It is a World Heritage site, the Galapagos Islands or the Archipelago of Colon (which is the official name), is a province of Ecuador as well as a national park and marine reserve.

These tiny volcanic islands are around just 4 to 5 million years old, making them quite young in comparison to the earth.

Washed by tropical waters of the Panama Current from the north and the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the Humboldt Current from the south plus the Cromwell Current from the west, the Galapagos Islands feature an amazing diversity of sea life.

An interesting Galapagos Islands information fact is that all of the Galapagos reptilian species, nearly half of the bird species and roughly 25% of the fish found here are all endemic.

This means that most of the Galapagos Wildlife seen here cannot be found anywhere else on earth, making the Galapagos a true wildlife paradise.

These animals became the inspiration for Charles Darwin's landmark theories on natural selection.

The terrestrial and marine environments in Galapagos create a multiplicity of attractive and unique landscapes which have captivated generation of tourists and scientists.

Giant tortoises marine iguanas land iguanas and lava lizards constitute the most spectacular reptile group found anywhere.

The Galapagos Islands information laid here will definitely inspire the adventuresome nature photographers both above and within the sea.

For the diver the waters of the Galapagos are a treasure of riches, featuring an abundance of large pelagic animals, vast schools of fish, rare marine mammals and reptiles, and an intricate variety of invertebrates. Here's more information on scuba diving vacations



Swim underwater with breathtaking schools of Hammerhead sharks Garden eels, tropical penguins manta rays, endemic sea lions whale sharks, Galapagos sharks and a host of brightly colored fish among some of the most pristine coral reefs in the world.

As part of this Galapagos Islands information review we can say that the Islands are blessed with pleasant weather all year round, which means that there is no "better" time to visit these precious Islands.

If you enjoy a good snorkeling adventure fishing, kayaking or scuba diving then the Galapagos is definitely the place for you. With a stunning array of marine life, these islands offer some world class scuba diving and snorkeling for novices as well as experts.

Birdwatching is another important Galapagos Islands information fact since it is very popular in the Galapagos.

With a plethora of migrant and endemic birds to spot, coming here is a birdwatcher dream.

Spot the 13 endemic species of Darwin's finches or try to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Waved albatross, the aerobic Firgatebird, the flightless Cormorant, or the comical boobie.

Birds are represented by more than 13 species of varying finches and also by flightless cormorants, small penguins, sparrow hawks, flamingos, albatrosses and boobies, among others. Click here for more Galapagos Birds information

With so many excellent chances for the perfect shot, these islands are a photographer's dream destination.



This was just a small review, but if you want more in depth Galapagos Islands information, you can use the navigation bar on the left of this page to find specific topics you might be interest about this Archipelago.

A trip to the Galapagos Island will be an unforgetable experience and the journey of your life.

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Galapagos Recommended Reading:

Lonely Planet Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands
This book covers extensively from rugged Ecuador's Andean mountains and the Amazon rainforest, to serene Pacific beaches and the unique wildlife and landscapes of the Galapagos Islands. (One of the most complete travel guides to Ecuador)

More Galapagos Books and Souvenirs

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