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Galapagos TourismBy now visitors to the Galapagos Islands are reaching 60,000 per year. Nature tourism or Ecotourism has become the most important source of income in the Galapagos. Every other activity in the Islands is closely related to the tourism business. More than 60 vessels from different travel companies are continuously transporting tourists to the Islands. The nature tourism system developed by the Galapagos National Park has been working very well until now. There are 45 approved visitor sites around the Islands. Most of these Sites have marked trails in order to protect the vegetation and unique wildlife. Tourists should follow these trails and are required to be with a professional naturalist guide. Naturalist Guides are always sharing with visitors a high quality and educational experience in Galapagos. The Guides belong to the Galapagos National Park. These guides speak different languages, they are well trained and very professional. Their main activity is to inform and share the wonders of Galapagos with visitors. Visitor groups should be no more than 16 visitors per naturalist guide. There are three categories of Naturalist Guides, defined by their education, preparation, experience, and the type of training course received. Visitors to the Galapagos are always amazed by the peace of the Islands and by its friendly wildlife You are not aloud to feed any of the animals in Galapagos. The Ecuadorian government has passed laws regarding Galapagos tourism and to protect its natural resources. These laws are aimed to protect the marine and land ecosystems, to preserve the evolutionary and ecological processes and to ensure a high quality educational experience for visitors. The Charles Darwin Research Station is an important visitor's site. It is the place where you can see the giant Galapagos tortoise and learn how all the species in Galapagos are being preserved. The approach of the research Station is to make the Galapagos Islands a living laboratory of evolution. The Galapagos is a natural paradise on Earth and is one of the most visited National Parks in the world. Here you'll have the opportunity to enjoy stunning white sand beaches like the ones in Tortuga Bay in Santa Cruz Island, Ochoa in San Cristobal Island, Bahia Darwin in Genovesa Island, Espumilla in Marchena Island and Playa Negra in Floreana Island Observe endemic species of animals and exotic birds, walk around a unique flora and fauna. Enjoy spectacular scuba diving vacations surrounded by rich marine life. If you have any questions about Galapagos tourism or if you need help to book one of our recommended Galapagos Island Tours I'll be glad to help you, please Click Here to Contact Me
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