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The Galapagos islands, positioned close to 600 miles west from the continent of Latin America, is quite possibly the absolute best location to see evolution throughout its natural splendor.
Named, in Spanish language, after the species which is without a doubt the most popular of the island archipelago: The Galapagos Tortoise; the Galapagos boasts numerous groups of minor dainty islands which all are created of below surface volcanoes eruptions.
Located on the equator, the Galapagos gets everyone of the rewards of this global location because all the 16 islands have bright and sunny climate all year round! If that wasn’t sufficient they are at the crossroads for two essential trade winds: The North East trade winds (coming from North & Central America) and the South East trade winds (coming from South America). These winds are most likely exactly what begun the influx of sustainable life on the island chain – and are believed to have been the agent responsible for the huge woods spreading over the higher slopes of the islands.
These island of overwhelming natural charm have led to the evolution of several varied, and very rare, habitats that have in turn allowed (or even enforced) the regional wildlife, both plant life and animals as well, to evolve in ways that quite simply has many researchers stunned.
The rest of the Galapagos island archipelago is also a scenario of specific, not to mention beautiful wildlife.
Galapagos Islands Climate and Weather
There are two seasons: December to May is hot and wet and June to December is cool and dry. Yearly rain fall in the lower regions is 2-4in and the air temperatures ranges around 69°-84°F/21°-29°C.
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The Galapagos’s weather conditions are dependent on marine currents. The sudden climatic change due to El Niño is usually devastating: as much as 45% of sea lions and marine iguanas could perish in the course of this period.
The convergence of 3 main oceanic flow produces a tremendous mix of maritime life to Galapagos. Despite being located in the tropics, the Galapagos micro-climate is surprisingly dry. During the cool season, the Humboldt Current produces relatively cold water, that produces thermal inversions which obstruct precipitation.
At this time, a fine mist known as “garua” is created as cold, moist air just over the sea water meets a higher tier of air which is heated up by the hot sun.
‘El Niño’ can be described as a rare event that occurs roughly every 5-7 years. The south trade winds slacken and cause the ocean temperatures to elevate dramatically causing stormy weather and heavy rainfall.
The Islands are renowned for their distinctive plant life and vast number of native species existing nowhere else in the world. These include; reddish and blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, giant vivid tortoises, flamingos in addition to sea and marine iguanas.
You can also match your unforgettable cruise experience with a few extra nights at Galapagos resorts to enjoy the peace and tranquility of these enchanted islands. Ahead or following your Galapagos cruise, you are able to book one of our recommended hotels in the main Islands of the Archipelago. We’ve selected for you some of the best hotels in the Galapagos. Each resort offers exceptional services, a friendly atmosphere, and comfortable rooms for rest and relaxation.
We also have an attractive alternative to unite the encounter, as like the cruises, we’ve got different price ranges based on your needs. We present the combined hotel and cruise packages to the Galapagos Islands. Our joint tours are the ideal means to see all the main attraction of the Galapagos, and enjoy a stay in some fantastic accommodations. Each of tours offers trips in the Islands in which an English-speaking naturalist will come together to pass along advice and answer all of your queries. We offer several tours selected for you in order to fit all your specific requirements.
The Way to Access to the Galapagos Islands
The Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport at Guayaquil (GYE) receives flights out of U.S. cities of Miami and New York, European cities of Amsterdam and Madrid, and important cities of Central and South America. Mariscal Sucre International Airport of Quito (UIO) receives flights in the U.S. via Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and New York; from Europe via Madrid and Amsterdam; also out of many Big cities in Central and Southern America. We recommend you to arrive at Ecuador at least two times ahead of your Galapagos Cruise starts and grab your international flight home at least two days following your stay in the Galapagos. You can take benefit of these two times by visiting Quito, Guayaquil, or even their environment. Once you’ve your trip to mainland Ecuador, getting to the Galapagos Islands is easy. Located nearly 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) off of Ecuador’s coast, the only way to travel is by airplane. Whether Quito or Guayaquil, there are several flights every day that take passengers to the archipelago. You can land on Baltra Island or at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal Island. TAME, AVIANCA and LAN are the airlines which operate these routes. If you’re flying from Quito, you will most likely have a short stop in Guayaquil on your way into the islands. Reserve your Galapagos tour before you buy flight tickets to ensure correct dates. Check with your Galapagos tour or cruise company for advice on booking your trip to the Galapagos including optimal arrival times to the Islands based on cruise/program plans.
Are there any immunizations required?
To the Galapagos Islands there are no required immunizations. If you, however, intend to invest more time in Ecuador, particularly in the jungle, immunization is highly suggested. As this changes from time to time please check with your local health office (or the Institute for Tropical Diseases) a couple weeks ahead of your trip.
Can we have to swap any money before we travel to Ecuador or once in the nation?
Not if you have US dollars. In 2000, Ecuador adopted the American dollar as its official currency. Just be sure you bring cash bills in great shape with you. Should they have tears in them, then they’re likely to be refused.
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