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When is the best time to visit Galapagos?
This guide will provide all the information you need about the Galapagos weather, month-by-month insights, and tips on what wildlife to expect throughout the Galapagos seasons.
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When is the best time to visit Galapagos?
Choosing the best time to visit Galapagos can significantly enhance your journey, allowing you to witness specific wildlife behaviors, enjoy optimal weather conditions, and experience the islands at their most spectacular.
The US Army Base known as “The Rock”
The Galapagos Islands are most known for tales of treasure hunts, toothless dentists, and hulking, massive reptiles from World War II, but they were also a part of a highly classified military operation. In 1941, American fears over Japanese intentions led to the construction of a top-secret military facility on Baltra. Find out more about the US Army Base known as “The Rock”
Guy Fawkes on the Galapagos Islands: Never forget the November “Finch”…
Guy Fawkes on Galapagos makes for an interesting connection to our site’s title. Our “finch” is a playful pun inspired by the words in the poem commemorating the Gunpowder Plot (see below). The clever twist ties in the historical reference with the unique charm of the islands, creating a name that’s as memorable as the story it hints at.
What are the best birds to see in the Galapagos?
There are a grand total of 56 native species of birds of the Galapagos that are present throughout the whole year. 45 of these birds are endemic to the archipelago, which means that they can’t be found anywhere else in the world! The remaining 11 are indigenous, which means they
Nautical Miles vs Miles
One of the greatest things about travel is that it requires planning, especially if you’re looking to travel to the Galapagos. Nautical Miles make for an intriguing twist in the art of travel. Sometimes, this planning involves packing, logistics, flights, decisions, and much more; in fact, that is the beauty of travel.
Famous People That Have Visited Galapagos
Famous People Visited Galapagos—and it’s no wonder why. The Galapagos Islands tend to spark visions of a whole new world, teeming with foreign life that defies our usual understanding of organisms and their behavior in the wild. Surreal and freshly-formed volcanic landscapes serve as a breathtaking canvas, adorned by species with eccentric textures, remarkable body forms, and quirky, almost friendly patterns of behavior.
What fish can you see while snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands?
The surrounding Galapagos waters are literally teeming with hundreds of species of marine life. One of the best and easiest ways to view some of these remarkable underwater creatures is by snorkeling. This activity is built into every cruise itinerary.
Why we don’t visit some islands of the Galapagos
The Galapagos archipelago is a big place. However, within its 133,000 km2, distributed among 20 islands and islets, only 3% is inhabited and 3% is open to tourism. But don’t fret! This doesn’t mean any less of a Galapagos experience!
The Evolutionary Mystery of the Flightless Cormorant in Galapagos
We’ve all dreamt of being able to fly. It’s a longing that probably originated the moment we looked up and marveled at the birds as they soared across the great blue sky, wondering what it must be like to admire the world from high above. Human imagination and science have
Galapagos Volcanic Activity
The Galapagos Archipelago is considered to be one of the most volcanically active areas in the world. As if to prove this point, four of its volcanoes have erupted in the last 11 years alone (Sierra Negra, 2005; Cerro Azul, 2008; Fernandina, 2009; and, Wolf Volcano, 2015). Read about the Galapagos Volcanic Activity…
Five Things to Know About Galapagos Islands Geology
The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands located around the equator in the Pacific Ocean. The islands are located on the Nazca Plate, which is an active tectonic plate shifting underneath the South American Plate. An active mantle plume has caused each island to form as the Nazca
An Unrelenting Bloodsucker: The Vampire Finch of the Galapagos
Isolated and enigmatic, the enchanted isles seem like the perfect bubble of mischief for unusual things to evolve, stir, and flutter about. Enter the Vampire Finch, a character in the Galapagos’ never-ending book of evolution that’s both equal parts incredible and disturbing. As the name implies, it’s a parasitic bird
Six Stunning Ways Galapagos Island Animal Mothers Nurture Their Young
Join us in this blog as we investigate the amazing ways that these BIG15 famous species care for their young, put on our binoculars, and give them our best! There are several exceptional opportunities to see the laws of nature on the Galapagos Islands directly.
What’s the true difference between a Catamaran and an Expedition Vessel in the Galapagos?
Admittedly, there’s an allure about catamarans that is undeniably sleek, contemporary, appealing, and, dare we say it, seductive. Catamarans almost seem to be made for the oceans they sail on, with features like their futuristic double hulls, arching belly, and sharp bows that give them the appearance of a magnificent spaceship.
Just now, this arrived! On Fernandina Island, the La Cumbre Volcano is now erupting!
The shield volcano known as La Cumbre, which is nearly completely composed of flowing lava, is at the exact middle of the island. This massive, active volcano, which is the most active in the whole Galapagos archipelago, towers over all other surrounding volcanoes at a height of around 1,475 meters (4,842 feet).