Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Quick facts

• The Galápagos Islands are home to 13 main islands and over 100 smaller islets and rocks, covering a total area of approximately 8,010 square kilometers.
• The islands are famous for their diverse species, including the Galápagos tortoise, which can weigh over 400 pounds and live for more than 100 years.
• In 1835, Charles Darwin visited the Galápagos Islands aboard the HMS Beagle, where he observed the unique wildlife that contributed to his theory of evolution by natural selection.
• The Galápagos Marine Reserve, established in 1998, is one of the largest marine reserves in the world, covering about 138,000 square kilometers and protecting a variety of marine species.
• The islands are volcanic in origin, with the youngest island, Isabela, formed only about 1 million years ago, showcasing ongoing geological activity with its six active volcanoes.

Travel details

Country

Ecuador

Wind (now)

8 km/h

Humidity (now)

98%

Coordinates

-0.7893, -91.0544