Cruises to the Galapagos Islands for 5 people March 2023

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Known as World Heritage, the group of islands is almost entirely a National Park, comprising thirteen islands and more than one hundred islets and rocky outcrops. Tens of thousands of tourists come every season to enjoy a natural spectacle without comparison in the world, because a large number of animal and plant species of the Galapagos Islands do not exist anywhere else, so it is imperative to travel here to watch them live. By the way, it is a unique experience that not only changes life, to discover the real beauty of nature that has not been touched by man.

Although the islands are located in Ecuador, the sea temperature varies greatly between 78 and 28 degrees depending on the season. Its climate is very determined by the temperature of the surface and the marine currents, which generates microclimates that alter the particular habitats of each island. The islands also suffer drastic climate changes and each month maintains certain characteristics.

The period from January to March are the hottest and wettest months, with March being the hottest month of all. At this time there are lots of plants, and the pleasant water temperature is ideal for water sports. From July to September there is less rain and the islands are drier, but cooler, the temperature of the ocean is reduced considerably, being the ideal season to see the aquatic life, since the animals have preference for the cold waters.

Location of the Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean to almost thousand kms of the coast of Ecuador, being the closest city Manta. The nearest island lands correspond to 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 name is officially Galapagos Archipelago and its location is between 89 ° and 92 ° west longitude; and 1 ° 40 ‘north latitude and 1 ° 30’ south latitude.

Do you want to know what to do in the Galapagos Islands? No problem! Scheduling a tour of the islands, you can spend up to two weeks visiting all the beauties that this incredible place of Ecuador has to offer. All inclusive trips can be booked online with 30 days or more in advance, with the option of payment by card or transfer.

Espanola Island: With 300 million years corresponds to the oldest island famous for its number of birds, among which are the funny blue-footed boobies, birds known for their mating rituals, where the male exhibits his blue feet to the female. One of its most interesting sites is Punta Suarez, an area of abyss in where we can see species that not is presented in the rest of the archipelago, as marine iguanas turquoise with red, mockingbirds, lava lizards and colonies of up to 15.000 albatross.

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

North Seymour Islet: Covered with low vegetation and dense, is notable for its almost immaculate state of nature, something that is more difficult to find in larger islands. The tour is conducted based on a trail of 2 km in length that crosses it from end to end, route that allows crossing with frigates, land iguanas and sea lions.

Chinese Hat: Chinese Hat is a small island close to the southeast of the Santiago Island and whose extension is less than a 0.25 km2. It’s a recent volcanic cone. The traditional form of the Chinese hat can be seen clearly from the north side. In front of Chinese hat, on the rocky edge near to Santiago, you can see easily the galapagos penguins. A short 400m long trail passes through the cove, and steps from a colony of sea lions and iguanas that covering the horizon. The volcanic scenery is very interesting, and it is possible to practice snorkel.

Tranquility and relaxation

No one can resist the temptation to play sports, such as surfing or snorkeling, in the middle of this natural space and enjoy warm waters on white sand beaches.

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