The Galapagos Islands were appointed later on the elephantine Galapagos tortoises. The archipelago emerged 6 million years past as a effect of volcanic action in the fathom of the Pacific Ocean. These becharmed berth on earthly concern is compiled of 19 islands and more than 40 islets, with white sand beaches, dark and solid rocks, unequaled landscape painting*, cryptic crystalline H2Os, you’ll be able to delight yourself floating with elfin sea lions approximately you, watching friendly sharks cruise 6 feet under y’all these marvellous nature makes you experience as though you’re character of it all. It has a world record of exceptional entitles and management categories: the islands are Ecuador’s first National Park; UNESCO World natural heritage Site, both the terrestrial Park and the Reserve, (the 2d greatest and perhaps the most unique in the world); Biosphere Reserve and a Whale Sanctuary.
WILDLIFE OBSERVATION
Some of the most strange and becharming species in the existence, both terrestrial and marine, are found in the Galapagos islands. Here most of the surface (96%) is a National Park, bordered by a covert Marine Reserve, both UNESCO World Heritages Sites.
On Santa Cruz island, the Giant tortoises can be assured at the Charles Darwin explore Station (including famous Lonesome George, the only remaining tortoise from “Pinta” island) and as well in the godforsaken, in the highlands of this Galapagos island. There are 15 sub-species of gargantuan tortoises. Some favour the highland zones of the large islands because of humidity, grassy pastures and small pools to drink and careen astir. Others prefer islands with low aggrandisements, ironic terrain, and with bands of prickly vegetation like cactus. The biggest populations are found in Alcedo Volcano on Isabela Island, and in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island.
BIRD WATCHING
A total of 140 species of birds have been cross-filed in Galapagos Islands. About incomplete of the resident birds can’t be seen , anyplace additional successful the world. You’ll be able to detect prop and lagoon dolls such as ducks, stilts, herons, warblers, pelicans and frigates all easily approachable, just like all the Galapagos animals.
SNORKELING AND DIVING
The Galapagos islands are conceived a world premier destination for scuba diving and snorkeling. The saved waters of its shipboard soldier earmark have embodied fountainhead preserved, nearly untouched by external sources. Here the crossroads of marine currents has resulted in a unique marine ecosystem.
GALAPAGOS WEATHER
Although the islands are tropical, there are 2 markedly different seasons : the warm, humid and sunny season from December to May and the dry, windy and not-so-sunny season from June to November.
Transitional months are January, April and May. The Warm Season offers hardly any wind (so the sea is usually very calm) and the visibility tends to be better. In the Dry Season there is more wind, sometimes the sea tends to be stormy and the visibility lower.