Galapagos

5 stars hotel to the Galapagos

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October 15th 2006
Galapagos is a magical place. It's one of those places about which you hear so much, and think - it can't be true. It can't really exist in reality. But it does. No doubt it is one of the highlights of my (so far) 8-month trip to South America. Only here you can get to those animals as close as you want. And there are so many of them, and of so many types! And non of them is afraid. The feeling is ... 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