Richard Gere in Galapagos

The actor offered to speak out publicly for the conservation and preservation of the Galapagos Islands.

This famous actor visited the Galapagos Islands on March 2009. The picture below shows Richard Gere with two Galapagos National Park Guides.

The Galapagos Islands emerged six million years ago as a result of volcanic activity in the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

This incredible group of Islands is located 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) off the coast of Ecuador North-West of South America right in the Equator Line.

The Galapagos Archipelago consist of 6 main islands 12 smaller Islands and over 40 small islets.

The Galapagos Islands are famous for its rare species. All the reptiles, half of the plants and 40% of the birds are endemic to the Galapagos, which means that they can not be found or seen anywhere else in the world.

This is also the land where Charles Darwin developed a theory that would forever change conventional thinking.

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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 a marine reserve.

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

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 popular activity in Galapagos, making this Archipelago a true wildlife paradise.

Having Richard Gere in Galapagos was a gratifying surprise for all Ecuadorians and Galapagos residents and his visit will surely be remembered for a long time.

Richard Gere in Galapagos witnessed the most incredible living museum of evolutionary changes, with a huge variety of exotic species (birds, land animals, plants) not seen anywhere else on this planet. Now is your turn to visit and enjoy the famous Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Recommended Reading:

A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands
This book reviews the Islands' history, explains its ecology and the evolution of its wildlife, and tells where to go and what to see and photograph. This guide is the ideal handbook for anyone thinking of going to the Galapagos Islands. (This is a helpful and easy to read guide)

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