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A visit to this lovely Galapagos islands lives up to dreams of a sheltered destination separated from the usual problems of modern life. The skies are almost always bright, and the ocean winds generate that ideal air temperatures that can promptly calms the whole body. The ocean is an ever-appealing turquoise green, matched by very long sandy beach locations of amazingly bright, red, black and green. You will discover crystal coves and protected mangrove lagoons, as well as towering cliffs and caves.
We have the best small ships and boats providing amazing access to the best sites in the archipelago as well as the highest possible level of safety and comfort. Our company is specialized in the best experience, which includes hikes, swimming, snorkeling and sea windsurfing. You will find out the completely unique behavioral and physical attributes that species has evolved to adapt to the rare circumstances on every single area. Mainly because wildlife have developed in the absence of human beings and other large predators, therefore you’ll be able to commune closely with awesome and strange creatures which have no fear of human presence. Explore among lava flows, white and black beaches, secluded coves and rich underwater environments.
Galapagos Weather Averages
There are two seasons: December to May is warm and wet and June to December is cool and dry. Annual rainfall in the lower regions is 2-4in (60-100mm) and the temperatures fluctuates somewhere between 69°-84°F/21°-29°C.
The Galapagos’s climate is influenced by marine currents. The sudden climatic transformation caused by El Niño may be harmful: as much as 45% of sea lions and marine iguanas could perish during this time.
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The convergence of 3 major oceanic currents brings an amazing mixture of maritime life to Galapagos. Even being located in the equator, the Islands’ micro-climate is surprisingly dry. During the cold season, the Humboldt Current produces relatively cold water, that produces thermal inversions that impede rain fall.
At this time, a fine mist called “garua” is created as cool, humid air just above the sea water meets a superior level of air which is warmed by the hot sun.
‘El Niño’ is a a rare event that occurs around every 5-7 years. The south east trade winds slow its speed and cause the sea temperatures to elevate dramatically provoking stormy weather and rainfall.
Choosing a Galapagos Cruise
There Are Lots of factors to take in to consideration when choosing a Galapagos Cruise: Boat size: a smaller vessel provides a more romantic encounter while a bigger ship moves less in the water for those prone to sea sickness. A catamaran tends to offer you the advantages of both alternatives.
Sail boat vs motor boat: all ships will need to use their motor to maneuver between visitor sites, therefore a sailboat might be more quaint, but you’ll be using the motor any time you’re transferring.
Price: you get what you pay for in the Galapagos in the kind of a more comfy boat and higher quality guides.
Sierra Negra Volcano: Hiking enthusiasts are sure to love the chance of the steep ascent to the rim of Sierra Negra Volcano. The increase up takes around two hours, with great vistas all around. Horse riding provides another perspective of the gorgeous location.
Moreno Point and Elizabeth Bay: Heading a little farther north, Moreno Point presents terrific dinghy trips, complete with terrific bird-spotting opportunities. Alternatively, you can enjoy panoramic hiking through the lava rocks and look for whale-tip sharks in the oceans. Climb into a little dinghy to explore the little islets off the shore of Elizabeth Bay, watching unique mangrove forests, celebrating penguins along with blue-footed boobies on the rocky rocks, and getting close to sea lions and various fish species using some snorkeling adventures.
Urbina Bay – Sitting at the base of Alcedo Volcano, the land round Urbina Bay rose significantly in the 1950s, leading to much stranded aquatic lifestyle. Now, you can wander across patches of land that were once at the bottom of the sea, marveling at dried coral and shells. Snorkeling lets you explore the fascinating underwater world, spotting schools of colorful fish, rays, and turtles. Hawks fly overhead, and the sandy beaches are rife with the large leathery-looking property iguanas and, in the wet season, giant tortoises.
Bolivar Channel: Lots of Isabela island cruises sail through the Bolivar Channel, a station that separates Isabela Island as well as the neighboring Fernandina Island. The coldest waters in the Galapagos region, it is common to see whales and dolphins swimming close to your cruise boat.
Vicente Roca Point: At the north of Isabela Island, Vicente Roca Point is a high spot for snorkeling and boating. The twin coves shelter a variety of unusual species, including sunfish, seahorses, and puffer fish.
Galapagos Facts
A bunch of wildlife, traffic can get up close and personal to some of the planet’s rarest animals. The convergence of three major oceanic currents allow an unbelievable mixture of marine life to Galapagos. The endemic Galapagos marine iguana is the only lizard to swim in the ocean. Darwin’s research in Galapagos resulted in the groundbreaking concept of The Evolution of Species.
In 1978 UNESCO nominated Galapagos since the first World Heritage site. The film Captain and Commander was filmed on the islands of Bartholomew and Santiago. The name ‘galapagos’, a classic Spanish term for ‘saddle’, was originally used by Bishop Tomas and his team to describe the giant tortoises but the name stuck. As a result of early presence of both English and Spanish inhabitants in Galapagos, the Islands now have both English and Spanish names.
Darwin sailed to Galapagos on board the HMS Beagle at September 1835, when he was 26 years old. Throughout the five weeks that he spent there, he went to collect plants, stones, insects and birds. He observed the odd life forms and their adaptations to the harsh atmosphere. He noticed that it had been possible to distinguish which island a tortoise came from by the shape of their shell. His most well-known research is of the numerous species of finches that prompted his groundbreaking concept The Origin of Species, published in 1859.
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