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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.

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Ecuador's Galapagos, Insular Region

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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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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. Galápagos holidays Provincialization of Galápagos: February 18. To learn more about ...
Galapagos National Park. Ecuador

10 Beautiful places to visit in the Galápagos Islands
There are so many amazing places to visit in the Galápagos Islands to see, the central countryside offers picturesque towns and villages.  In this page, scroll down below to see our picks of the most beautiful places to visit in the ...
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 of the islands. On the islands, you will find small ...
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" in Spanish. This marks the date in 1832 when Ecuador ...

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Tourist attraction maps

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Sightseeing / Popular things to do

Galapagos Marine Reserve. Ecuador

Galápagos Marine Reserve
Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
The Galápagos Marine Reserve surrounds the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 km (600 mi) off Ecuador’s coast. The Galápagos Marine Reserve covers 133,000 square kilometers (51,352 …
Galapagos National Park. Ecuador

Galápagos National Park
Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves
Galápagos National Park is Ecuador’s first national park. Also, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Galápagos Islands are a collection of rocky and volcanic lands. It has pristine beaches and …

Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. Ecuador

Santa Cruz Island
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
The island of Santa Cruz is the most populated tourist destination and one of the most popular in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Located right in the center of the archipelago, …
Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands. Ecuador

Bartolomé Island
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Bartolomé Island is a volcanic islet located in the center of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Bartolomé is one of the “youngest” islands formed in the archipelago. It is a depopulated …
Galapagos Marine Reserve. Ecuador

Galápagos Marine Reserve
Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
The Galápagos Marine Reserve surrounds the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 km (600 mi) off Ecuador’s coast. The Galápagos Marine Reserve covers 133,000 square kilometers (51,352 …
Santiago Island, Galapagos. Ecuador

Santiago Island
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Isla Santiago is an island of the Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador. Santiago is also known as San Salvador Island and is located northeast of Santa Cruz Island. Santiago Island has the …
Genovesa Island, Galapagos. Ecuador

Genovesa Island
Bird-watching, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Genovesa Island is a shield volcano and the most northeastern of the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. It has a horseshoe shape, forming the Darwin Bay. Genovesa is also known as “Tower …
Rabida Island, Galapagos. Ecuador

Rabida Island
Beaches & Surfing, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Rabida Island is an unpopulated island. Most of the coastline is rocky except for a beach on the northeast side. Rabida Island has a peculiar red color, caused by the …
Santa Fe Island, Galapagos. Ecuador

Santa Fé Island
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Santa Fé Island is a small and one of the oldest islands in Galápagos, Ecuador. Santa Fé Island, also known as Barrington, offers one of the most beautiful and sheltered …
San Cristobal Island, Galapagos. Ecuador

San Cristóbal Island
Beaches & Surfing, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
San Cristobal island is located in the east side of the Galápagos archipelago. San Cristóbal Island lies approximately 600 miles (965 km) west of mainland Ecuador. Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, capital of …
Espanola Island, Galapagos. Ecuador

Española Island
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Española Island or Hood Island is one of the oldest islands of the Galápagos islands. It is located in the southernmost part of the archipelago. Española is famous for its …
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos Islands. Ecuador

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
Beaches & Surfing, Places
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 …

Galapagos Marine Reserve. Ecuador

Galápagos Marine Reserve
Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
The Galápagos Marine Reserve surrounds the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean, about 1,000 km (600 mi) off Ecuador’s coast. The Galápagos Marine Reserve covers 133,000 square kilometers (51,352 …
Genovesa Island, Galapagos. Ecuador

Genovesa Island
Bird-watching, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Genovesa Island is a shield volcano and the most northeastern of the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. It has a horseshoe shape, forming the Darwin Bay. Genovesa is also known as “Tower …
Galapagos National Park. Ecuador

Galápagos National Park
Bird-watching, Marine life (whales, dolphins, sea lions), National Parks & Ecological Reserves
Galápagos National Park is Ecuador’s first national park. Also, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Galápagos Islands are a collection of rocky and volcanic lands. It has pristine beaches and …

Provinces

Galápagos province
The Galápagos Islands are Ecuador's main tourist attractions and are a protected nature reserve. Its official name is the "Archipiélago de ...

Galapagos province location.

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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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