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Sharks in the Galápagos
May 06, 2005 - Ecuador
The White-tipped Reef Shark (Triaendon obesus, tiburón aleta blanca) is a common—though initially commanding—sight in snorkel spots throughout the archipelago. ......
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Sally Lightfoot Crabs
May 06, 2005 - Ecuador
Sally Lightfoot Crabs (Graspus graspus, cangrejos) are named for their ability to flitter across rock faces like the famous dancer. ......
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Mammals - Sea Lions - Galápagos
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The endemic Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus wollebacki, lobo marino) is found all throughout the islands and is absolutely fearless ......
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Land Iguana
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
There are two endemic species of land iguana in the Galápagos archipelago: the more common Land Iguana (Conolophus subcristats, iguana ......
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Marine Iguana
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The endemic Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus, iguana marina) is the only sea-faring lizard in the world. Adult marine iguanas are ......
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Lava Lizard
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
There are seven endemic species of Lava Lizard (genus Microlophus, lagarto de lava) in the Galápagos. They are easily recognizable ......
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Green Sea Turtle
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The only marine turtle to breed in the Galápagos is the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas agassisi, tortuga verde), which ......
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Reptiles - Galápagos
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
Reptiles dominate the animal scene in the Galápagos, due to their ability to cross long distances (i.e. from the mainland ......
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Brown Pelican
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The endemic Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis urinator, pelícano) is an unmistakable bird with large, heavy body and enormous, deep bill. ......
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Red-Billed Tropicbird
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus, ave tropical) is a spectacularly elegant, solitary bird with white feathers, black barring on the ......
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Galapágos Penguin
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The endemic Galápagos Penguin (Sphensicus mendiculus, pinguino) is the only species of penguin found north of the equatorial line that ......
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Flamingo
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber, flamenco) receives its characteristic pink color from the carotinoid (carotene) pigments consumed in its diet ......
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The Waved Albatross
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The Waved Albatross (Diomedea irrorata, albátros) is the largest bird that breeds in Galápagos, with a wingspan of almost 2.5 ......
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Flightless Cormorant
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The Flightless Cormorant (Nannopterum harrisi, cormoran) is unmistakably recognized by the stubby vestigial appendages that serve as completely useless wings. ......
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Nazca Booby
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The Nazca Booby (Sula dactylatra granti, piquero de Nazca), formerly known as the masked booby, is alabaster white with a ......
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Frigatebird
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens, fragata real) is the larger of the two species of frigatebirds found in the Galápagos, ......
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Red-Footed Booby
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The Red-footed Booby (Sula sula websteri, piquero de patas rojas) can be easily identified by its distinctive red feet, blue-gray ......
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Blue-Footed Booby
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxii excisa, piquero de patas azules) is most easily identified, as its name suggests, by its ......
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Galápagos Health & Safety
Apr 28, 2005 - Ecuador
Touring the Galápagos will be a mentally and physically exhausting vacation if done right. The potentially long flights, extended periods ......
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Galápagos Budgeting and Costs
Apr 28, 2005 - Ecuador
Even if you have already paid for your tour or set aside a reasonable budget for independent travel, the Galápagos, ......
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More Isabela Visitor Sites
Apr 28, 2005 - Ecuador
With the exception of Puerto Villamil and the surrounding areas, all of Isabela’s visitor sites are on the western side ......
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Galápagos Ecotourism and Management
Dec 01, 2004 - Ecuador
Since the Galápagos Islands currently receive over 100,000 visitors each year, protective measures managing visitation and use of the islands ......
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When to Go to the Galápagos
Dec 01, 2004 - Ecuador
Although the archipelago nestles the equator, distinct rainy and dry seasons—and distinct high- and low-tourist seasons—create better times than others ......
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Galápagos Tours
Dec 01, 2004 - Ecuador
There are basically three kinds of tours in the Galapagos: 1) yacht cruises, or "navigable tours," around the archipelago, land-based, ......
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North Seymour
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
Since the 1.9 km2 uplifted island of North Seymour is located just north of Baltra, it is a popular first ......
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Darwin & Wolf
Apr 28, 2005 - Ecuador
Darwin (Culpepper) and Wolf (Wenman) are two tiny, outlying islands in the northwest archipelago that harbor an incredibly diverse and ......
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Fernandina
Apr 28, 2005 - Ecuador
Fernandina, the westernmost—and youngest—of the main islands, is situated directly above a geologic hot spot and as such, has the ......
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Puerto Villamil
Apr 27, 2005 - Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
Puerto Villamil is a small port town on the southeast side of Isabela. It has about 2,000 inhabitants (1,619 in ......
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Isabela
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
At 4588 km2, Isabela is the largest island in the archipelago and often touted by locals as the gem of ......
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Española
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
Española, also known as Hood, is the southernmost island in the archipelago, located about 90 km southeast of Santa Cruz. ......
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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Apr 27, 2005 - Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Ecuador
The capital and administrative center of the Galápagos, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, has the second-largest population (5,600 inhabitants) in the archipelago, ......
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San Cristóbal
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
San Cristóbal is the fifth-largest island (558 km2) and lies on the southeast extreme of the archipelago. Rapid development of ......
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Rábida
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
Also known as Jervis, Rábida is a small island (5 km2) south of Santiago whose colorful splendor makes it a ......
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Sombrero Chino
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
The appearance of this island is pretty well-described by its name, Sombrero Chino, or Chinese Hat. It is a very ......
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Bartolomé
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
Bartolomé, a small islet (1.2 km2) just off Sullivan Bay, is the most recognizable island given its distinctive Pinnacle Rock, ......
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Santiago
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
Also known as San Salvador or James, Santiago is the fourth largest island at 585 km2. This island is especially ......
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Pinta
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
Also known as Abington, Pinta is an elongated shield located northwest of Marchena that used to serve as Lonesome George’s ......
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Marchena
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
Also known as Bindloe, Marchena is a large (130 km2) active shield volcano located due west of Genovesa. Although it ......
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Genovesa
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
Also known as Tower, Genovesa is the island in the northeastern extreme of the archipelago, north of the equator. Travel ......
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Santa Fe
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
Santa Fe, located about 20 km southeast of Santa Cruz, is a popular destination for day trips and cruise itineraries. ......
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Daphne Major and Minor
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
These two small islands about 10 km west of Baltra provide the first macro view of the archipelago after landing ......
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South Plaza
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
South Plaza is a small island off the east coast of Santa Cruz that was formed by uplift due to ......
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Other Visitor Sites on Santa Cruz
Apr 27, 2005 - Ecuador
There are several highland sites on Santa Cruz, which can be reached in tour vehicle or private transportation, by bicycle, ......
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Puerto Ayora
Apr 26, 2005 - Puerto Ayora, Ecuador
Santa Cruz’s main town is Puerto Ayora, which is located on the island’s southeast side. The majority of land tours, ......
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Santa Cruz
Apr 26, 2005 - Ecuador
Santa Cruz is the most tourist-friendly island with close proximity to the main airport at Baltra and the largest resident ......
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Western Island Visitor Sites
Apr 26, 2005 - Ecuador
The western islands of Isabela and Fernandina are the least frequented by tourists due to their distance from the main ......
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Central Island Visitors Sites
Apr 26, 2005 - Ecuador
The central islands of Santa Cruz and Baltra serve as the hub of tourist traffic, since the main town of ......
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The Galápagos Islands
Dec 01, 2004 - Ecuador
In the two-hour flight across the 1,000 kilometers of Pacific Ocean from the Ecuadorian mainland to the Galápagos archipelago, visitors ......
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Galápagos Island Visitor Sites
Dec 01, 2004 - Ecuador
Tourists in the Galapagos will be amazed by the number and variation of visitor sites throughout the archipelago. There are ......
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Activities

Rays in the Galápagos Islands
May 06, 2005 - Ecuador
The Manta Ray (Manta hamiltoni, mantaraya), with its large lobes, long mouth, thin tail, and massive three-meter wingspan, is an ......
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Darwin's Finches
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
The 13 species of Darwin’s Finches (genus Geospiza, pinzón) that are found in the Galápagos are perhaps the most famous ......
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Land Birds - Galápagos
May 05, 2005 - Ecuador
Few species of land birds inhabit the Galápagos, and three-quarters (22 of 29) of these are endemic. Unlike other Galápagos ......
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Jobs

Galápagos Work and Volunteer Opportunities
May 03, 2005 - Ecuador
Since Puerto Ayora is a magnet for English-speaking tourists, there are a variety of tour operators looking for people who ......
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