another wonderland -- Galápagos islands

Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands are a small archipelago of islands belonging to Ecuador in the eastern Pacific Ocean. 

This archipelago and its immense marine reserve is known as the unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution.

 together with the extreme isolation of the islands, led to the development of unusual plant and animal life – such as marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, giant tortoises, huge cacti, endemic trees and the many different subspecies of mockingbirds and finches – all of which inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection following his visit in 1835.

There are two seasons in the islands: the hot/rainy season, from December to June, when humidity is high and average temperatures are in the 80s F (26°-30° C). There may be occasional showers, but the days are generally warm and sunny.

From June to November, you can expect cool winds, occasionally bringing with them a light misty-type drizzle called "garúa." Temperatures average in the 70s F (20°-24° C) during the day and lower at night.

For divers peak season is from July - November when whale sharks can be found at Wolf & Darwin.

Each month brings unique climate variations and wildlife viewing opportunities. Peak season for naturalist tours is typically December through May when the seas are the calmest and the weather the warmest. 

Things to do? 

Here is your list to do in this islands!!

• Dive and Surf Club  
  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ecuador-galapagos-islands/puerto-baquerizo-moreno/activities/other/dive-surf-club
  
  
• AngerMeyer Point 
  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ecuador/the-galapagos-islands/puerto-ayora/restaurants/international/angermeyer-point
  
  
• Discover Galapagos 
  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ecuador/tours/small-group-tours/discover-galapagos-central-southern-east-islands
  
  
• Cerro Brujo
  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ecuador-galapagos-islands/isla-san-cristobal-chatham/sights/beaches-islands-waterfronts/cerro-brujo
  
  
• Interpretation Center
  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ecuador-galapagos-islands/isla-isabela-albemarle/sights/museums-galleries/interpretation-center
  
  
• Explore Galapagos 
  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ecuador/tours/small-group-tours/explore-galapagos-southern-east-islands
  
  
• Galapagos on Cachalote 
  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ecuador/tours/boating-cruises/galapagos-islands-cachalote-1

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