Galapagos Islands - A Unique UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
The beautiful, mysterious Galapagos Islands are situated a mere 600 miles west of the Ecuadorian Coast. The island group was declared a World Heritage Site in 1978 and subsequently a World Biosphere Reserve in 1985 by UNESCO.
The Islands flourish with a wide variety of amazing animals and different species. Among the animals found there are the different species of giant Galapagos tortoises, blue footed, red footed and masked boobies, flamingos, frigate birds, albatrosses, unique small penguins, non-flying cormorants and 15 different species of finches.
The Galapagos Islands also attract an assortment of marine mammals, such as sea lions, dolphins, and whales, as well as a wide variety of colorful fish and sharks.
The Galapagos Islands originated from lava eruptions that came from the bottom of the ocean and rose as much as 2600 feet above sea level. Some of the younger islands still have active volcanoes. Different characters, such as isolation, climate, altitude and texture of the land on the islands have made their distinct vegetation and animal life materialize.
Nevertheless Galapagos is not just about the animals and plants. There is a great quantity of shops, museums, art galleries, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels that will provide even the pickiest persons with ample entertainment.
Whether you want to relax with a cocktail on a big yacht, lie in your hotel room, dive with the sea lions, penguins and other marine mammals, or just vegetate on the beach, Galapagos will not fail to meet your expectations. It has an abundance of accommodation, from five-star hotels with hot showers to student backpackers and camping sites.
A trip to Galapagos will leave you inspired and relaxed for months, but don't take our word for it - book your flight now and go see for yourself.
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2010-08-27 00:49:53
My father was born on one of the islands, Santa Isabella. I have never been to the Galapagos, but I hear my father speak of these enchanted islands and describes them as close to paradise as one can imagine. The photographs posted on line and the people that have visited these islands describe these islands as absolutely breath taking. Cant wait to visit my beautiful Country Ecuador as well.
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2010-07-28 23:00:21
galapagos es maravilloso los ecuatorianos tenemos que cuidarlo como el tesoro que es los invito a conocerlo.
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2010-04-04 03:25:40
I think is a proof that God is there. Soon Will be it the greatest wonderfull in the world
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2010-03-15 01:59:03
Galápagos es una buena representación de lo hermoso que es mi país. Es un viaje 100% garantizado, el que lo visite no se va a arrepentir. Pero aprovechen conociendo todos los rincones de mi LINDO ECUADOR.
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2010-03-10 00:20:14
Im just learning spanish Me llamo es Ted. Como te llamas? me gusta galapago!! es muy bein!!
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2010-02-10 04:48:13
bueno personalmente no conozco la isla GALAPAGOS pero segun se ve por pantalla es hermoso es verdaderamente extraordinario el lugar donde DiOS ha derramado de su gracia y su poder para haber creado la fauna la flora y todo lo que hay con sus complementos perfectos poR eso creo que debe estar dentro de la 7 maravillas del mundo por su originalidad y naturalidad que posee definitivamente es la esencia del poder de DIOS.
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2010-02-09 11:21:21
que me gustaria conoser galapagos y a todos esos animalitos
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2010-02-03 01:30:49
tiene mucha fauna y flora poreso debe estar en la 7 maravillas del mundo
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2010-02-02 05:25:15
galapagos es una isla maravillosa visitala y lo sabras para todo los extranjeros
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2010-01-03 19:35:14
galapagos un paraiso terrenal
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