Marine Iguana

Isabela and Fernandina Islands, Galapagos

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February 25th 2008
February 18, Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island Isabela is the largest Island in the Galapagos, somewhere in the range of 100 kms long. It is the conglomeration of about 6 volcanoes that have arisen from the depths. The equator bisects the most northern volcano on the island. There has been recent volcanic activity, the most recent eruption was on Sierra Negra, the closest volcano to Puerto Villam ... 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