About Galapagos
Located six hundred miles away from the South American coast, The Galapagos Islands is an archipelago made up of a group of sixteen main islands and a multitude of smaller size islands; all of which were born of fire from volcanic activity which took place four million years ago and 1800 miles deep on the seafloor.
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The archipelago has a unique spot in the world straddling the equator line and where currents such as Humboldt and El Niño converge each year. Because of the particular existing conditions, the archipelago's ecosystem is considered one of the most biologically unique in the world. Having served as the inspiration for the theory of evolution by natural selection developed by Charles Darwin, the Galápagos is still a magical place where evolution goes on, new species are found, and scientists from all over the world develop studies trying to better understand nature.
The Galápagos National Park and its marine reserve have been declared Natural Heritage of Mankind. The archipelago's mystical islands give its visitors the opportunity of having experiences without equal in the world. Animals in the archipelago are practically not scared of humans due to the islands' isolation and almost non existent predators. Therefore, visitors can have close encounters with unique species during their time on the enchanted islands. Activities such as trekking, cycling, horse riding, surfing, bird watching, snorkelling, and scuba diving, are perfect for visitors to experience the best of what the archipelago has to offer. Animals such as marine iguanas, giant tortoises, blue-footed and red-footed boobies, sunfishes, sea lions, whale sharks, hammerhead and Galápagos sharks, penguins, cormorants, pelicans, albatrosses, frigate birds, finches, and many others are part of what makes this place unique; its ecosystem.
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