Cruises to the Galapagos Islands for 1 person October 2023
Vegetation and climate of the Galapagos Islands: beauty and nature mixed in a unique mixture throughout the world. Cruises to the Galapagos Islands for 1 person October 2023
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the group of islands and islets is almost completely a National Park, covering thirteen islands and more than a hundred islets and rocky outcrops. Thousands of people travel every year to see a natural spectacle that has no equal anywhere in the world, as many species of the Galapagos Islands are nowhere else, so it is necessary to travel to this place to see them. Undoubtedly, it is a unique experience that changes many people’s lives, discovering the real beauty of nature that has not been touched by man.
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Although the islands are located on the equator, the sea temperature varies greatly, between 7 and 27 degrees during the year. Its atmospheric weather is very determined by the temperature of the submarine currents, which creates microclimates that vary the particular habitats of each island. The islands in the same way face drastic changes in temperature and each month maintains certain peculiarities.
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The period from January to March are the hottest and rainiest months, with March being the hottest month of all. During this season there are lots of plants, and the ocean temperature is perfect for water sports. From July to September we observe less rainfall and the islands are drier, but cooler, the water temperature decreases a lot, but it is the perfect season to witness ocean life, as the animals prefer the icy waters.
Catamaran cruises in the Galapagos Islands
The word “catamaran” literally means two united trunks and is currently used to describe several vessels. In the Galapagos Islands, catamaran cruises are preferred because of their stability, great speed and elegant size. Having the privilege of visiting the Galapagos Islands by catamaran is one that you cannot miss. The luxury cruises in Galapagos offer tours of several days in which it is possible to enjoy a quiet and safe trip. All Galapagos cruises have comfortable bunk beds, restaurants where exquisite national and international dishes are served, recreational areas with swimming pools, terraces and everything required to make your stay on board magical.
Do not know what to do in the Galapagos Islands? Do not worry! By contracting with GalapagosInformation.com a tour of the islands, you can spend up to two weeks knowing all the beauties that this magical place has to offer. All-inclusive trips can be booked online up to one month in advance, with the online payment option.
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.
Punta Espinoza on Fernandina Island: Punta Espinoza is a fine lava and sand ledge that connects the Fernandina volcano with the sea, famous for its marine iguana population, whose high number sometimes makes it difficult to walk between them. They share the space with iguanas, penguins, sea lions, crabs and the non-flying cormorant, a species that can only be seen in Fernandina and Isabela, well known for being the only cormorant that has lost the ability to fly. The surrounding environment is made up of lava fields of the volcano, one of the most active in the world.
Dragon Hill: It has its name because to for a long time, was one of the few places in the Santa Cruz Island where were land iguanas in healthy state. This place was part of varied efforts to maintain the colonies of iguanas, in order to ensure their reproduction. At present there are no dogs in Dragon Hill, although the Galapagos National Park carries out a lot of controls of other animals that can be dangerous. In the beautiful lagoons present in this site, there is shrimp (Artemia salina), the same as the food of the flamingos. At certain times of the year there is more abundance and therefore the quantity of these birds is larger. In times with many precipitations the water becomes too sweet and therefore the population of crustaceans is smaller, which has consequences on the amount of flamingos. Dragon Hill has been open to the general public since 1993. The beach has rocky formations. At high tide it is an excellent sector to do surface diving.
Source of inspiration
Something that catches the attention of these trips is that they are known for being a source of imagination, concentration and creativity. Many filmmakers, poets and sculptors have said that traveling through the Galapagos Islands has brought them new ideas. For both experts and enthusiasts, this is undoubtedly a tremendous opportunity for all those who are looking to receive the visit of the Muses.
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