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Galápagos Islands (Insular Region)

Galápagos Islands or just "Galápagos" are known locally as the "Insular" region and officially as Archipiélago de Colón. This region is located about 1000 km west of the Ecuadorian coast. It is frequently visited by tourist to enjoy its enchanted islands. The Galápagos Islands are famous for their endemic species, their remarkable marine life, and the studies carried out by Charles Darwin.

The main attraction is the Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve; where you can find marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Galápagos tortoises, Galápagos penguins, dolphins, frigatebirds, waved albatrosses, and more. Climate is warm and dry year-round.

Facts & Information

Language: Spanish
Currency: US Dollar

Location: South America
Country: ‎Ecuador

Main Destinations: Galápagos National Park and Marine Reserve

Average temperature: 85ºF (29ºC)
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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos Islands. Ecuador

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the capital of Galápagos Province, Ecuador. It is located on the southwestern coast of San Cristóbal, the easternmost island in the Archipelago de Colón. Puerto Baquerizo ...

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Guides & Tips - New resources

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Ecuador's Galapagos, Insular Region

Insular region holidays (Galápagos)
Discover upcoming mayor holiday dates for the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador. This guide will help you start planning to make the most of your time off in the enchanted islands. ...
Puerto Villamil. Isabella Island. Galapagos. Ecuador

Galápagos Shopping Centers
The Galápagos Islands are a beautiful place, full of unique natural wonders and endemic species to the place. Large stores or shopping centers are not allowed to preserve the ecosystem ...
Holidays, Galapagos Islands. Ecuador

Galápagos Holidays
Here is a list of Galápagos locals holidays as well as other festivities celebrated in Ecuador. Local Holidays February 12 - Galápagos Province Day, "Día de la Provincia de Galápagos" ...

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Popular things to do - Sightseeing

Provinces

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Tourist Maps

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Other geographic regions

Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)
The Andean Highlands is a region in the central part of Ecuador. It extends from north to south. This region is the Ecuador's most visited area. Home to the Andes Mountains, this regions is known by locals as Sierra. Ecuador's Andes consist of two mountain ranges:  Central and Western; separated by a ...

Ecuador's Andes, Sierra Region

Amazon Basin (Oriente Region)
Oriente region, also known as the Amazon, is located in the eastern Ecuador. The Oriente region occupies a massive area covering almost half the country. It extends from the eastern slopes of the Andes into the Amazon basin.

Ecuador's Amazon, Oriente Region

Pacific Coast (Costa Region)
Pacific Coast consists of the low lying western portion of Ecuador. It extends from the Pacific coastline to the foothills of the Andes Mountains that lie to the east. This region has many beautiful beaches and small coastal communities.

Ecuador's Coast, Costa Region

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