Map of Galapagos Islands area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located.

I've worked as a South American travel specialist for eight years and have traveled to all 13 of the main Galápagos Islands. Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the beautiful islands are ...

Exploring islands near the equator is a unique way to experience diverse ecosystems and breathtaking landscapes ...

I just returned home from an adventure in Ecuador, the highlight was two weeks on a boat exploring the Galápagos Islands. As an earth scientist, there’s always a geologic story wherever I visit, but ...

Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the beautiful islands are mainly known for the many rare wildlife species that reside there. Here are the top things I think every first-time traveler ...

Located on the southwest shore of San Cristóbal Island, ... the Galapagos Islands are best-known for being the spot where naturalist Charles Darwin began formulating his ideas about evolution and ...

While the islands are located near the equator, the cool ocean currents attract a steady stream of predators, specifically striped marlin. All Pacific marlin species can be found in these islands ...

An HX expedition cruise to the Galapagos Islands aboard the MS Santa Cruz II is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, offering guided hikes, snorkeling, ... The Galápagos Islands are located in the vast ...

The Galapagos have always been sensitive to changes in ocean temperature. The archipelago itself is located where major ocean currents converge — cool from the south, warm from the north, and a ...

The Galápagos Islands, located over 500 miles off the coast of Ecuador, are considered a natural living laboratory due to the large number of unique, endemic species.

Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the beautiful islands are mainly known for the many rare wildlife species that reside there. Here are the top things I think every first-time traveler ...