Genovesa Beach

No Place Like it on Earth

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July 27th 2007
The Galapagos islands, such a unique and diverse environment, with so many endemic species such as Marine Iguanas, that sit there drinking the salty sea water, then occasionally spitting it back out! There really is no place like it on earth, bizarre rocky outcrops, white sandy coves, unique adapted fearless wildlife, and crystal clear turquoise waters - a snorkelers/naturalists paradise. We h ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Galápagos

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more