The Galápagos are an archipelago, or group of islands, off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. The islands are quite close together and they have similar landscapes, plants and animals.

The islands, which straddle the Equator, are still relatively pristine; 97 percent of the land is national park, and Ecuador limits who may live there and how many tourists may visit.

Lindblad Expeditions, a National Geographic Society partner, has such a long history with the islands that in 2006 Ecuador’s national park service named a newly discovered Galápagos moth ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: This location is a must-visit. Along the way, you'll encounter various species of giant tortoises and cactus forests, home to Darwin's finches. You'll also find the Station ...

Presidents Daniel Noboa of Ecuador and Gustavo Petro of Colombia met Sunday at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands to discuss environmental protection initiatives ...

Looking for information on Baltra Airport, Galapagos Is, Ecuador? Know about Baltra Airport in detail. Find out the location of Baltra Airport on Ecuador map and also find out airports near to ...

Ecuador is characterized by its varied geography, with four main regions: the Coast, known for its beaches and mangroves; the Sierra, dominated by the Andes and its volcanoes; the Amazon ...

Anglers are transported to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) for flights to San Cristóbal island. Ecuador Fly Fishing Tours will procure flights from Quito to San Cristóbal and will invoice ...