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

Ocean explorers have discovered two pristine, deep-sea coral reefs near the Galápagos Islands and put two uncharted seamounts off the coast of Ecuador on the map.

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 ...

The best time to explore the Galápagos Islands is from December to May. While the islands are excellent year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making ...

Situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 km from the South American continent, these 19 islands and the surrounding marine reserve have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’.

The Galapagos Islands aren’t a bargain destination. Expect to pay somewhere between $5,000 and $12,000 per traveler depending ...

Although the islands are home to many, the blue-footed booby can be found along the Pacific coastline. This story was originally published on September 23, 2023, and most recently updated on ...