Galapagos islands - Galapagos Inseln - Islas Galápagos
Turismo en las Islas Galapagos
Turismo en las Islas Galapagos
The Galapagos archipelago is located 972 kilometers west of the continental territory of Ecuador.
There are 14 main islands and 20 islets. The Galapagos province has 17,000 inhabitants. The total area of the islands is a little more than 8,000 square kilometers, divided into 3 cantons.
The inhabitants of the islands also have their own stories and charms, which are worth knowing and having personal contact with.
The Galapagos archipelago was declared a World Natural Heritage Site in 1978 and has unique flora and fauna in the world.
Galapagos Province - Ecuador South America
Tourism on the Galapagos Islands
Gobierno Municipal
de Isabela - Galápagos
Artículos de prensa:
Galapagos: Die Herren der Inseln,
Der Spiegel online, Deutschland.
Se autorizó plan para dotar de agua potable a Galápagos, El Universo, Ecuador.
Galápagos: Los pinzones han comenzado a cantar,
El Universo, Ecuador.
MUNICIPALITIES / CANTONS
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
- The city Puerto Baquerizo Moreno on San Cristobal Island has 6,000 inhabitants
San Cristobal
- San Cristobal has 6,500 inhabitants
Isabela
Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz is in the north of Santa Cruz Island.
OTHER INTERESTING SITES
Puerto Villamil
- Puerto Villamil is on Isabela Island.
The Charles Darwin Station, which takes its name from the scientist of the same name, is located on Santa Cruz Island.
The Galapagos Marine Reserve also protects maritime species around the islands.
The main islands by size are:
Isla Santa Cruz (Indefatigable o Chavez)
Isla Isabela (Albemarle)
Isla Fernandina (Narborough)
Isla San Cristobal (Chatham)
Isla Santiago (James)
Isla Santa María (Floreana o Charles)
Isla Marchena (Binloes)
Isla Pinta (Abingdon)
Isla Española (Hood)
Isla Santa Fé (Barrington)
Isla Baltra
Isla Genovesa (Douwes o Tower)
Isla Pinzón (Duncan)
Other cities and sites
Other provinces