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.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-02-03 01:30:49
tiene mucha fauna y flora poreso debe estar en la 7 maravillas del mundo
2010-02-02 05:25:15
galapagos es una isla maravillosa visitala y lo sabras para todo los extranjeros
2010-01-24 12:25:24
I strongly recommend Puerto Ayora. Went there in november/december '09 as a volunteer working at a small indian school. Spent the weekends on small trips to the surrounding islands Floreana, Cristobal and Isabela. But the island of Santa Cruz has a lot to offer as well: the Darwin Centre (giant tortoises, iguanas, etc), the lava tunels, beautiful beaches, los gimelos (sink holes) etc. And as well, lots of great bars and restaurants and really nice and helpful people!
2010-01-03 19:35:14
galapagos un paraiso terrenal
2009-12-28 00:54:57
es galapago lo mejor del mundo
2009-10-23 00:48:07
The information es good
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