Tourism on the Galapagos Islands
The archipelago of Galapagos (Tortoise Islands) is located to 972 kilometers to the occident of the continental territory of the Ecuador.
There are 14 main islands and 20 smaller islands. The county Galapagos has 17.000 inhabitants. The total area of the islands is of a little more than 8.000 square kilometers, divided in 3 cantons.
The residents of the islands, have also their own histories and charms, which deserve to be known, so you need to have a personal contact with the people.
The archipelago of Galapagos was declared Natural Patrimony of the Humanity in the year 1978 and it has unique flora and fauna.
The Charles Darwin Station takes care of the name of the homonymous scientist, is sited on the island Santa Cruz.
The Marine Reservation of Galapagos protects the marine species and environments around the islands.
The main islands in size are:
Island Santa Cruz (Indefatigable o Chavez)
Island Isabela (Albemarle)
Island Fernandina (Narborough)
Island San Cristobal (Chatham)
Island Santiago (James)
Island Santa María (Floreana o Charles)
Island Marchena (Binloes)
Island Pinta (Abingdon)
Island Española (Hood)
Island Santa Fé (Barrington)
Island Baltra
Island Genovesa (Douwes o Tower)
Island Pinzón (Duncan)
Tourism on the Galapagos Islands
Tourism on the Galapagos Islands
Province Galapagos - Ecuador South America
CAMARA DE TURISMO DE LA PROVINCIA
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GOBIERNO DE LA PROVINCIA
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"Patas Azules"
Islas Galápagos - Galapagos islands - Galapagos Inseln
Press articles:
Der Spiegel online, Deutschland.
Plan was authorized to endow from drinkable water to Tortoises, El Universo, Ecuador.
El Universo, Ecuador.
Map of the Galapagos Islands
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Hotels in the Provinces
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MUNICIPIOS / CANTONES
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
- The city Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on the Island San Cristóbal has 6.000 inhabitants
San Cristobal
- San Cristobal has 6.500 inhabitants
Isabela
Santa Cruz
- Santa cruz is in the north of the island Santa Cruz
OTROS SITIOS INTERESANTES
Puerto Villamil
- Puerto Villamil is on the island Isabela.
