Cruise to the Galapagos Islands from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The best offers to take a Cruise to the Galapagos Islands from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, here is all the information that is advisable to keep in mind before making the purchase.
Known as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the archipelago is almost entirely a National Park, totaling a set of thirteen islands and more than a hundred islets. Thousands of tourists come every year to see a natural spectacle without equal, because many animal and plant species of the Galapagos Islands are nowhere else, so we must travel to this place to see them live. Without a doubt, it is an extraordinary experience that not only changes your life, discovering the beauty of nature intact.
Unparalleled landscapes, a diversity of species that surprises and formations of volcanic origin that are witness of a history of five million years, are three characteristics that delight those who travel to the Galapagos Islands, a still wild sector where 2,000 endemic species coexist, among them the famous marine iguanas and the Galapagos penguin.
Where are the Galapagos Islands?
They are located in the Pacific Ocean a thousand kilometers from the east coast of Ecuador, being the closest city Manta. The nearest island is Isla Del Coco (Costa Rica) 720 kilometers to the north and Isla de Pascua (Chile) 3,200 kilometers to the south. In formal terms, its official name is Galapagos Archipelago and belongs to the Republic of Ecuador.
Are you looking for panoramas in the Galapagos Islands? No problem! Booking a tour of the islands, you can spend between five and fourteen days knowing all the beauties that this incredible place of Ecuador has to offer. All inclusive packages can be booked online up to 30 days before your arrival, with the possibility of online payment.
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Genovesa Island: Genovesa island is also known as the island Tower and is considered as the most striking island of the archipelago. Its name comes from the city of Genova in where according to few historians was the birthplace of Columbus. It is the ideal place for lovers of birds by the abundant presence of birds, highlighting some as seagulls of tail separated, which are the only gulls in the world who have nocturnal hunting habits. Genovesa Island is an extinct volcano, which has suffered several landslides due to its ancient activity. Have 2 areas to go to which is can access through a fissure that exists to the feet of the volcano… Makes thousands of years were a huge volcano, whose wall south is collapsed, forming the Great Bay of Darwin, place in where an abundant number of birds make their nests.
Isabella Island: Even though is the largest island of all, it has a unique town corresponding to Villamil Port, a beautiful village in which there are numerous accommodations and whose atmosphere is notable for being rather more quiet than Ayora Port. Inside its main attractions stand out Punta Moreno, where live flamingos and many other types of birds, from where you have a beautiful view of Sierra Black, Blue Hill and the top of Fernandina Island. To discover other kinds of wildlife is a good idea to move to Urbina Bay, where there are iguanas, sea lions, cormorants, penguins and blue-footed boobies.
Mosquera Islet: The Mosquera Islet, also known as Mosquera Island that is located between the Seymour and Baltra islands. Its relief is smooth, has several white sand beaches, where you can do many sports. Has a long maximum of 620 meters per 130 meters of width, and area of 0.46 km2. Physically is a rock reef product of a survey. This small island has one of the largest colonies of sea lions. In the same way is possible to see several species of birds from the coast. From its coast they have been reported occasionally Orcas (Orcinus orca) attacking sea lions. You can get to the Mosquera Islet Mosquera through a beach landing. This can be difficult with low tie or when there are strong waves what usually pass between the months of December and March.
Do you want to learn everything about the Galapagos Islands? What better way than traveling to this beautiful place on your future vacations? A cruise on the Galapagos Islands truly is a unique and unforgettable adventure.
A selection of the best itineraries
GalapagosInformation.com offers two routes to spend 8 days and 7 nights touring the most striking places on the Galapagos Islands. Both options allow travelers to enjoy views of the sea and the flora and fauna of the Galapagos Islands. The lists of activities that can be done are delimited by the Galapagos National Park, and cannot be changed.
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