The Fascinating, Colorful, and Mysterious Galapagos Islands! ------------------------------------------------------------- Being in the wild with fascinating giant tortoises, swimming with playful sea-lions and snorkeling with colorful fish are some of the most amazing experiences you will have while cruising Darwin’s Enchanted Islands: the Galapagos! The nearly 125 volcanic islands that make up the Galapagos Islands are located on the equator about 600 miles (800 km) west of the coast of Ecuador, South America. Being home to some of the highest levels of endemism (species found nowhere else on earth), 97% of the Islands are dedicated Galapagos National Park and were declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in recognition of its universal value. After taking the plane from Guayaquil to Isla Baltra, a bus from the airport to the dock, and a “zodiac” from t
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