The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Though the world is filled with animals and their natural beauty, if you are an animal lover, the best place to go is to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. You would have to arrive being prepared to be mesmerized by its various wildlife in the sky, in the ocean, in the sand, on every leaf and every life. Take a deep breathe and click the button below to learn more about your next destination. The Galapagos Islands are about 600 miles from the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. It is made up of 19 islands and dozens of islets. It is still volcanically active, and the islands still go through a constant cycle of erosion. Actually, Charles Darwin, at the time was a young naturalist who spent 19 days studying the flora and fauna of the Galapagos in 1835. As magical as before, Galapagos is still a place where lizards swim, birds walk, and sea lions join humans tanning on the beach. About 80% of the land birds you will see, 97% of the reptiles and land mammals, and more than 30% of the plants are endemic. More than 20% of the marine species in Galapagos are found nowhere else on earth. Favorites include the giant Galapagos tortoise, marine iguana, flightless cormorant, and the Galapagos penguin — the only penguin species to be found in the Northern Hemisphere. Not only will you be amazed by the Galapagos vegetation and animal diversity, you will also try the best seafood and ecuadorian cuisine. Including ceviche, encebollados, shrimps and fish with coco or garlic sauces and more!

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