Galapagos Archipelago

The Galápagos archipelago is a premiere wildlife observation, protection and research center visited annually by thousands of tourists. Enjoy these views of the islands, beaches, ports and landscapes.

The Galápagos archipelago, first discovered uninhabited by the Spaniards in 1535, and later made famous by Charles Darwin in 1835, is both a province and a national park of Ecuador, 600 mi (1000 km) west on the mainland. It is a premiere wildlife observation, protection and research center visited annually by thousands of tourists.

The Galapagos archipelago (22 main islands and many small islands) has been compared to a giant zoo where you can observe (but not touch) the animals at close range. Here are pictures of only a few of the thousands of species inhabiting the islands.

The Galápagos archipelago, first discovered uninhabited by the Spaniards in 1535, and later made famous by Charles Darwin in 1835, is both a province and a national park of Ecuador, 600 mi (1000 km) west on the mainland. It is a premiere wildlife observation, protection and research center visited annually by thousands of tourists. Enjoy this tour of some of the better known species.

Places to stay on the islands, giving you an onshore experience, with recrational activities, tours to the various islands and wildlife areas as well as the Charles Darwin Research Station.