Galapagos Vacation Tips

The correct answer to these type of questions has two variations:

First, let's start by saying there is no bad time to visit the Islands. In other words, any month of the year is worth visiting the Islands.

The second answer may be more specific, and thus the best time to come to the Islands are the transition months. To understand this answer and be able to explain the real reasons... You must go back to the Galapagos Weather pattern of the Archipelago.

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Since the Islands have two extreme seasons, which trigger the beginning or the end of reproduction for most species, there are months that combine these two phases and can evidence incredible wildlife contacts.

These are the transition months. Therefore, one transition occurs between the hot season and the dry season (April to June).

And another one between the dry season and the hot season (November to January).

These are six months of the year where a Galapagos vacation adventure turns very interesting due to the weather and the mixing of natural events happening at about the same time.

For Example:

• Northern Cetaceans migrate southward
• Southern migratory birds migrate northward
• Frigate birds inflate their gular pouches for pair bonding
• Sea lions establish their territories
• Warm waters arrive to the Islands, great time for a Snorkeling Adventure in Galapagos
• Blue footed boobies start their courtship rituals
• Waved Albatross have returned to Española (Hood) Island
• Galapagos Iguanas start egg-laying season

Months like April, May, June, November, December and January are months when all natural events may happen at once. This does not mean the rest of the year is not worth for a Galapagos vacation.

On the contrary, the rest of the year includes months that reflect the specific beauty of many unique species of the Galapagos.

The month of May, for example, is considered by many to be the most spectacular month of the whole year in Galapagos. Come and see it yourself...

1. Galapagos Birds especially the Blue-footed boobies reproduce extensively during the months of April and May.

   Only then, guests will witness the amazing courtship display of this resident sea bird.

2. During April & May the arid zone changes from green to brow due to the lack of rainfall. Only the highlands remain green.
3. The results of the breeding season of the Galapagos Finches can be seen during April and May, since the greatest majority of nests had hatchings in February and March.
4. It is only during the months of April and May when the Waved Albatrosses are back after their long journey in the East Pacific.

   Watching their courtship will leave you in complete awe.

5. The clear waters of the Galapagos Islands is a classical example of the transition months.

Just imagine during your Galapagos vacation surrounded by all these wonderful natural events.

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Suggested Galapagos 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. Visitor information about the various tourist sites are given. (This book is the "Bible" for all travelers to the Galapagos)

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