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The Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Archipelago is a cluster of some 13 volcanic islands and associated islets and rocks located just under the equator, about 600 miles west of Ecuador in South America. The oldest of the islands are about 4 million years old and the youngest are still in the process of being formed. Indeed, the Galapagos islands are considered to be one of the most active volcanic areas in the world.

Charles Darwin was the first to make a scientific study of the islands in 1835. He had spent the previous four years exploring the geology and wild-life of South America. In later life, Darwin maintained that the Galapagos were the source of all his ideas and research and, of all the visitors there, the Galapagos are today most closely associated with Darwin.

Today the Galapagos are owned by Ecuador and are maintained as part of that nation\'s national park system. About 95% of the islands are part of the park, with the remainder being inhabited by about 14,000 people in four major communities. The islands are jointly operated by the Galapagos National Park Service and the Charles Darwin Research Station. The Park Service provides rangers and guides, and is responsible for overseeing the many tourists who visit each year. The Darwin Station conducts scientfific research and conservation programs. It is currently breeding and releasing captive tortoises and iguanas.

Galapagos Islands Travel Blogs

Galapagos Day 1: San Cristobal Island is covered in sea lions.
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Jan 21, 2008 – Sep 30, 2008
To get to the Baltra airport this morning, we had to take a taxi to the ferry to the bus to the airport. Because of all these connections, we left 4 hours prior to our departure time, based on the recommendation from the hotel owner. And of course we got to the airport really early. Hmmm, killing t…
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This trip was featured on Tuesday April 1st, 2008
Boobies are Cool!
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May 29, 2007 – Jul 09, 2008
I am overwhelmed.  There is just too much to say about the last week on the Galápagos, or maybe I´m just getting lazy after a year of blogging.  Either way, I plan to save most of my stories for in person chats with family and friends when I return home next month, but feel free to send…
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This trip was featured on Saturday October 6th, 2007
The fantastic wildlife of the Galapagos Islands
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Feb 18, 2002
After 1 1/2 hour flight from Quito, Ecuador we landed on Baltra, the Galapagos Islands. The islands are volcanic and very rare, and the wildlife quite unique. Here there are no creatures that are afraid of people. Therefore you have to mind where you are walking, so you don‛t step on an iguana or…
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