Galapagos Islands Pictures

The landscapes of these group of Islands are also impressive and breathtaking.

The geology of Galapagos is also a main highlight because each major Island is a large shield volcano except Isabela Island.

On some locations of these Islands you can step in front of giant Galapagos cactus.	Galapagos Finches were the inspiration for Darwin's Theory of Evolution conclusions.	These are colorful lava cactus that grow on the lava fields of the Islands.

Most beaches in the Galapagos Islands are inhabited by tame and playful sea lions.	Green sea turtles always arrive to Galapagos for their reproduction activities.	Some Galapagos marine iguanas have bright colors. It is the only sea going lizard.

Famous Darwin arch located at Darwin Island also known as Culpepper Island.	Wet landing at Genovesa Island on a beautiful white sand beach.	This is Santiago Island, a popular place to visit due to its past volcanic activity.

If birdwatching is your passion, then the Galapagos Islands are the place to go.	This is a view of Isabela Island, which is the biggest island in Galapagos.	A replica of the HMS Beagle where Charles Darwin sailed to explore the Galapagos Islands.

The Galapagos wildlife is a major attraction in these Islands. Because of their isolation from humans, the birds, land and sea animals remain fearless and unaffected by visitors, this is why it is easy to approach them and take some awesome Galapagos Islands pictures.

These Galapagos pictures will show you a small glimpse of the peace and attractiveness that surrounds the Galapagos Archipelago.

On land you will delight yourself amongst iguanas, blue footed boobies Galapagos finches, Galapagos sea lions and much more.

Hundreds of zoologists, botanists and geologists from all over the world have found them an endless source of discovery and inspiration. You will be fascinated by the diversity, uniqueness and tameness of the Galapagos wildlife.

The Galapagos Islands are located approximate 600 miles west off the coast of Ecuador in South America.

Galapagos Recommended Reading:

Galapagos: A Natural History
This is an attractive and comprehensive guidebook. You will find an easy-to-use text which details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. (This book is the "Bible" for all travelers to the Galapagos)

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