Tourism to the Galapagos Islands July 2023
We show you the best options for traveling on a cruise to the Galapagos Islands. Tourism to the Galapagos Islands July 2023.
The Galapagos Islands, known throughout the world, are the result of successive eruptions of underwater volcanoes. Due to their unique location they have allowed the evolution of animal and vegetable species unique in the world, of a wealth and variety impossible to believe. This is why they are one of the favorite places of all travelers who love nature and wildlife.
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Although the islands are located in Ecuador, the temperature of the ocean surface is not constant, between 6 and 28 degrees depending on the time of year. The climate is influenced by the temperature of the surface and marine currents, which generates microclimates that vary the particular habitats of the flora and fauna of each island.
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The islands in the same way have drastic temperature changes and almost every month presents its own characteristics. The period from January to March are the months with the highest temperature and humidity, with March being the hottest month of the year. In the wet season the plants abound, and the sea temperature is ideal for water sports. At the time of July to September there is less rain and the islands are less humid, but cooler, the temperature of the ocean drops considerably, being the ideal season to observe more ocean life, since the animals prefer the frozen currents.
Do not know what to do in the Galapagos Islands? Do not worry! By hiring with GalapagosInformation.com a tour of the islands, you can spend several days touring all the natural beauty that this magical place has to offer. All-inclusive trips can be scheduled online up to a month in advance, with the possibility of online payment.
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Ranchos of Santa Cruz: Although it is known that in several islands of Galapagos you can see breeding sectors of giant tortoises, there is no more advisable alternative, than to appreciate them in freedom, something that puts at our disposal ranchos and haciendas in the high zones of the island of Santa Cruz. Some of these places are El Chato, Manzanillo and Primicias, with paths that respect the environment, where you can easily see these exotic animals in their natural environment. It is important to emphasize that, during the period from June to August; turtles tend to move to the lowland of the island to nest, diminishing the possibility of observing them.
San Cristobal Island: Undoubtedly one of the most entertaining points of Galapagos, on whose coasts we can find some of the largest colonies of turtles of the archipelago. To the southeast of San Cristobal, is the Galapaguera of Cerro Colorado, a project of rescue resettlement of giant turtles that allows can be a few steps from these magnificent creatures during their first two years are cared in captivity. Moving to the northeast of this island, we find the Natural Galapaguera, place where you can see turtles in their own environment, on the beach where they nest or in the sand dunes where they spawn. An area of outstanding beauty is The Loberia, beach of coral sand where you can see many sea lions and marine iguanas, also birds like Canary Maria, and several species of finches surround the area. On its western coast is The Baquerizo Moreno port, the sector populated more important of San Cristobal and the second in the archipelago, where you can find a wide range of hotels and airport. His second attractive more visited is Gardner Bay, a beach recognized for its beauty, where lives a significant colony of sea lions sleeping peacefully in their arenas.
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.
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.
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