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Galápagos Islands - Wikipedia
WEBThe Galápagos Islands ( Spanish: Islas Galápagos) are an archipelago of volcanic islands in the Eastern Pacific, located around the Equator 900 km (560 mi) west of the mainland of South America. They form the Galápagos Province of the Republic of Ecuador, with a population of slightly over 33,000 (2020).
Galapagos Islands | Location, Animals, & Facts | Britannica
WEBGalapagos Islands, island group of the eastern Pacific Ocean, administratively a province of Ecuador. The islands became internationally famous as a result of their being visited in 1835 by Charles Darwin; their unusual fauna contributed to his groundbreaking theories on natural selection.
First-timer's guide to the Galapagos Islands - Lonely Planet
WEBMar 1, 2020 · Wildlife wonderment wows visitors to the Galapagos Islands, but the archipelago has so much more to offer. Here's what you need to know before you go.
Galápagos Islands - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · The Galápagos Islands are a chain of islands, or archipelago, in the eastern Pacific Ocean. They are part of the country of Ecuador, in South America. The Galápagos lie about 966 kilometers (600 miles) off of the Ecuadorian coast.
12 Best Things to Do in the Galapagos Islands - U.S. News Travel
WEBOct 17, 2023 · The best things to do in the Galapagos Islands are centered around wildlife, with unique opportunities to see giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and more up close.
Galápagos Islands - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBThe Galapagos Islands area situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 km from the Ecuadorian coast. This archipelago and its immense marine reserve is known as the unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’.
Galapagos Islands: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBGalapagos Islands, Ecuador. Abundant wildlife above and below the waves draws eco-tourists to Ecuador's Galapagos. Get up close on a stroll or in a Zodiac boat. Snorkel and dive with denizens of the deep, from sea lions to sea turtles at Santiago's Cousin's Rock.
Galápagos Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site - National …
WEBFeb 7, 2018 · The actively volcanic islands are home to fascinating creatures found nowhere else on Earth, including marine iguanas, giant tortoises, flightless cormorants, and a diverse variety of finches.
The official Galapagos IslandsTravel Guide
WEBThe Galapagos Islands are a once-in-a-lifetime destination where you can come face-to-face with fearless wildlife and explore otherworldly volcanic landscapes found nowhere else on earth. This Ecuadorian archipelago is located 600 miles off the coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean.
The Galapagos Islands | Places | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBSix hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador lie the volcanic islands of the Galápagos, famous for a wealth of unique plants and animals found nowhere else in the world. The Galápagos Islands were the source of Darwin’s theory of evolution and remain a priceless living laboratory for scientists today. Continent.