The goal is to keep the Galapagos flora and fauna as pristine and the wildlife as undisturbed as possible. The naturalist guides are highly trained residents of the islands and are enthusiastic ...

Located in the Pacific approximately 1,000km (600 miles) off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are a protected wildlife area and home to unique species of flora and fauna. The ...

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's largest volcanic craters.

These stories show the complexity of Galápagos wildlife and the importance of its ecosystems. This section will explore why the Galápagos Islands are a “living laboratory” for evolution.

Abundant wildlife is found across the Galápagos Islands, with sea lions being extremely common everywhere, including in the biggest tourist towns. Image by Erik Hoffner for Mongabay. Mongabay ...

Damon adds that overall, wintertime in the Northern Hemisphere, from December to March, brings more visitors to the warm and sunny Galapagos. Amazingly, wildlife sightings are not only possible ...

San Cristóbal Island is also renowned for its diverse wildlife, featuring three species of boobies (blue-footed, red-footed and Nazca), giant tortoises, sea lions and Galápagos sharks.

Today, tourists visit the islands to see the dramatic landscapes - volcanoes, beautiful coastlines and coral reefs - as well as the wildlife and plants. My great, great, great uncle Edwin was part ...

While the islands are excellent year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making pleasant conditions for hiking and wildlife-spotting. And though this season ...

Learn about the human history of the islands Although the wildlife tends to be the star ... IGTOA, the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association, is a non-profit organization made up ...