Approximately 600 miles off the coast of Guayaquil, Ecuador is the Columbus Archipelago, often referred to simply as The Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos is one of the most popular sites in Ecuador; home to a number of endangered species (including some very famous tortoises), the chain of islands was declared Ecuador’s first national park in 1959 and a UNESCO World Heritage site twenty years later. Gorgeous white-sand beaches, thick jungles and lava tunnels make these 19 “Enchanted Isles” well worth a visit–once you arrive, you may never want to leave.
Don’t make the mistake of limiting your journey to the islands, however. If you’re looking to vacation in a place whose history is just as rich as its natural beauty, look no further than the Ecuadorian mainland. This country’s geography is worth boasting about: magnificent beaches line its Pacific coast, part of the Andes mountain range stretches to the sky down its center and the Amazon rainforest grows wild in the east, claiming nearly half the country’s physical area. However, Ecuador’s impressive flora isn’t its only draw. UNESCO named Quito, its capital city, a World Heritage site for being the “best-preserved, least altered historic centre in Latin America” (UNESCO), and a number of indigenous groups still thrive in various areas of the country.
60-Second Geography The Galapagos |
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The Galapagos Islands are famous for a variety of unusual creatures, from marine iguanas to blue-footed boobies. You will get closer to the wildlife than you would anywhere else in the world. The archipelago lies 600 miles off the coast of South America and is reached via a short flight from Quito, Ecuador. The isolation and late discovery by humans, along with a historical lack of predators has set the stage for a unique environmental experiment and developed into perhaps the greatest showcase for evolution to be witnessed anywhere. Follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and step ashore and discover it for yourself! |
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Special Offers to Ecuador and the Galapagos from Solar Tours
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Galapagos Cruise and Basic Ecuador-With three nights in a first-class hotel in Quito and three on a deluxe cruise around the Galapagos Islands, this package offers a quick overview of Ecuador’s most famous beauties.
Galapagos Cruise: Otavalo-Chaski Route-In addition to four nights in Quito and a three-night deluxe Galapagos Island cruise, this package offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit and spend a night in the company of Ecuadorian indigenous peoples. Galapagos+Machu Piccu+Lake Titicaca–Explore Ecuador, the Galapagos and Peru with three nights in Quito, two in Lima, two in Cuzco, one in the Sacred Valley of the Incas and two in Puno Town or on the shore of Lake Titicaca. |
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