
Galápagos Islands - Wikipedia
The Galápagos are famous for their large number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin in the 1830s and inspired his theory of evolution by means of natural selection. All of these …
Galapagos Islands | Location, Animals, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 5, 2026 · Galapagos 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 …
Galapagos Islands Travel Guide | U.S. News Travel
Guide to the best hotels and things to do in Galapagos Islands. Maps, travel tips and more.
Guide to the Galápagos Islands - Lonely Planet
Dec 19, 2024 · A paradise for anyone who loves wildlife and raw nature, the Galápagos Islands contain wonders you’ll find nowhere else on earth. Plying the islands’ shores and coastal waters are …
Galápagos Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site | National Geographic
Discover the “living laboratory” that inspired the work of Charles Darwin. The Galápagos Islands are located 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) from the South American mainland but a world apart from...
Planning a Trip to Galápagos | Galápagos Conservancy
The Galápagos Islands operate under a Special Law that prioritizes the conservation and preservation of their unique ecosystems. The Galápagos Governing Council is responsible for managing the …
Galapagos Islands overview and information | Galapagos Islands Travel
The Galapagos Islands sit in the Pacific Ocean, off Ecuador’s coast. These islands are home to unique wildlife and rare plants, all surrounded by beautiful blue waters.
The Galapagos Islands | WWF | World Wildlife Fund
Six 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 …
Galapagos Islands – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
The Galapagos Islands are a small archipelago of islands belonging to Ecuador in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The islands are quite remote and isolated, lying some 1000 km (620 miles) west of the South …
Galapagos Islands: History, maps, facts, activities and more
Visiting the Galapagos Islands will undoubtedly affect you deeply. Travel with us and have the journey of your lifetime amidst playful sea lions, elegant albatrosses, fiery red Sally Lightfoot Crabs, sneaky …