Galapagos Islands
Some ten million years ago the Earth’s hot spots forged the volcanic peaks that were destined to host the rich array of prehistoric rarities capable of changing the course of scientific history. Today, the endemic species and rugged terrain unique to the Galapagos Archipelago continues to amaze curious eyes and inspire intrigued minds.
The thirteen islands and seventeen islets off the Ecuadorian coast that compose the Galapagos Islands offer one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. Within their 8000km radius find everything from marble white sands to seemingly endless tunnels of lava; towering peaks of rugged terrain to vibrant marine habitats thriving just beneath the surface. Amidst the diverse topography of the Galapagos rests the true treasures of this natural phenomenon, the wildlife. Walk abreast the multitude of giant tortoises responsible for the naming of the islands, grin at the mocking birds pecking at your shoelaces, swim with the playful sea lions populating the waters, or let your heart be warmed by the sky pointing dance of the flamboyant blue-footed boobies. Untouched by the continental world, these species possess a unique lack of fear for their human audience and are known to welcome visitors into their natural paradise. A rich specimen in the beauty of evolution, the Galapagos promise to awe, entertain, and most of all, inspire.
