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The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, located at the equator, which consists of 13 larger and over 100 smaller islands. The islands are located about 1000 kilometers west of the Ecuadorian coast in South America. 97% of the country and 99% of the surrounding waters are under strict nature conservation and the extraordinary flora and fauna of the islands are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Agricultural and fishing activities, as well as entering the islands and navigating the waters, are strictly regulated.

The numerous islands are of volcanic origin and only five are inhabited: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, Floreana and Baltra. Due to the archipelago’s isolated location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, endemic animal and plant species have been able to develop and survive. Many species (around 40 percent) are only indigenous to the area, such as the giant turtles, marine iguanas, cormorants, the Galapagos sea bear, Darwin finches and many more. The Galapagos Islands have become particularly famous through Charles Darwin, whose theory of evolution (The Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection, 1859) received a number of thought-provoking impulses there. The Galapagos Islands are a year-round destination due to their location at the equator, but the best time to travel is from December to May.

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Isabella – Snorkeling in Los Tuneles (Galapagos Islands)

Categories: Travel reports, South America, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands

Today we wanted to see one of the highlights of Isabela – the lava tunnels Los Tuneles. At 8 o’clock we met in front of a diving school, were equipped with wetsuits and we started. In addition to us, there were five other people on board: 2 Germans from Hamburg, 1 Dutchwoman, 1 Englishwoman and 1 Spaniard. Day 56 of our trip around the world The boat trip to The Los Tuneles The boat trip from the port in Puerto …

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Isabella – Isla Tintorera & Snorkeling with Sea Lions (Galapagos Islands)

Categories: Travel reports, South America, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands

After our excursion in the morning to the volcanic area of the Sierra Negra and volcano Chico, today another excursion to Isla Tintorera was on the program. We had about half an hour to move to the hotel before we were picked up again. Day 55 of our trip around the world The port of Puerto Villamil After we arrived at the port of Puerto Villamil, the first thing we saw was a lot of sea lions, who took possession …

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Isabella – The volcanic landscape of Sierra Negra (Galapagos Islands)

Categories: Travel reports, South America, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands

Our tour to the volcanic crater of Sierra Negra and the volcano Chico on the Galapagos island Isabella started today at 7 o’clock in the morning. Day 55 of our trip around the world The Start of the hike In a group of 20 people we went on an open-air bus to the Highlands of Isabela. After about 30 minutes drive we have arrived at our starting point for the hike – at the southern foot of the volcano. The …

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North Seymour Island – Day Trip from Santa Cruz (Galapagos Islands)

Categories: Travel reports, South America, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands

Today we were picked up by a tour bus in front of our hotel at 7 a.m. The destination of our excursion was the island of North Seymour, which is located north of Santa Cruz. Day 53 of our trip around the world The island of North Seymour We had a total of 16 people in our group. Our journey took us from Puerto Ayora to the north of the island, to the Itabaca Channel. At the harbour we went …

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