A very important plant species is being reforested in Santa Cruz. Not only is it an incredibly unique and beautiful tree, but it will also bring back a very beautiful land bird back to the island! One hundred thousand scalesia plants have been reforested in Santa Cruz Island! Scalesia is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. There are around fifteen species...
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The Galapagos Islands attract merely 300,000 visitors each year. These visiting sites are unique and allow you to discover the evolution of the beautiful wildlife inhabiting the archipelago. Could there possibly be more potential visiting areas? Galapagos National Park rangers are analyzing new potential visitor sites! With the support of local tour operators, Galapagos rangers have recently travelled to the...
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Marine Iguanas are an exciting find while visiting the Galapagos Islands. Their unique characteristics are impossible to find in any other animal! And guess what, they are preparing to bring more of their species into the world! It’s nesting season for a very special species on the islands…Marine Iguanas! These very special creatures are preparing themselves for new additions to...
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The Lights Festival Returns!
The beautiful Lights Festival in Quito has attracted more than one million people for three years in a row. And it’s back for a fourth one! This summer, the historic centre in the capital of Ecuador will be glowing- literally. The call for projects that wish to be part of the 2019 Light Festival have started! Inscriptions are open until...
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An Activity to Dream About
From Green Sea Turtles to hungry Marine Iguanas feeding on algae, the incredible sea life in the Galapagos Islands never ends! This activity in the archipelago shouldn't be underestimated- there's much more to see than you think. The number of sites to do this activity are endless in the Galapagos. Each one of them inhabits their own marine life. A...
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The Endangered Jewel of the World
The Amazon is one of humanity’s most precious natural heritages. Likewise, an incredible amount of rare flora and fauna inhabit the rainforest. However, the Amazon is under serious threat from human activity. For this reason, it's extremely important that we do everything possible to conserve the world’s largest rainforest.Did you know? 🌺 The Amazon Basin covers 40% of South America. The UK...
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Quito’s Counterpart
Cuenca is a charming colonial town located in the southern part of Ecuador. This unique city is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains. This is why it is known as the ‘Athens of Ecuador'. Tourists enjoy visiting the city's center. It's many cobblestone streets, cathedrals rich in history, and colonial buildings are worth the visit! This city is Quito's counterpart in the southern...
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The Most Unique of them All
The Galapagos penguin is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. You can find 95% of them on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela and the remaining 5% on Bartolome, Santiago, and Floreana. There are many reasons these penguins are extremely special: 🐧 They are the only penguin species that have reached the waters in the northern hemisphere. This means their habitat...
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Small, but Incredible
Ecuador is a small country in South America. Despite its size, it withholds countless treasures: the incredible views of the Andean highlands, the picturesque colonial towns, the beautiful coast with spectacular beaches, the incredibly biodiverse Amazon, and of course, the fragile-but-unique Galapagos Islands. Wherever you go, the wildlife, nature and culture is sure to impress you. Some fun facts about...
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A Friendly “Beast”
The Galapagos Islands are undeniably biodiverse with incredible wildlife that never fails to impress us. However, as much as we love the land animals habiting the islands, we can’t ignore the exuberant marine life in the surrounding oceans. While snorkelling, you can encounter amazing and unique sea animals that are more than impressive. Some of them being: the king angelfish, the...
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Something special living on Plazas Island
South Plaza is located east of Santa Cruz Island. It forms part of a pair of islands known as “Islas Plazas”. It is also the only site that allows visitors on these Islands. Here, despite its small size, you can find some of the most interesting and outstanding species of the Galapagos Islands.Upon arrival, you can instantly see hundreds of iguanas resting and...
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The Gateway to the Amazon
Baños is a perfect stay for anyone that loves adventure and the wilderness! There are many activities available, such as: biking, canyoning, rafting, hiking, and more! However, it's not all adventure. There are many places to enjoy a nice massage and relax in thermal pools. Tourists from all over the world commonly visit Baños. This town is situated in a valley of waterfalls and...
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A Taste of Ecuadorian Culture
Otavalo is famous for having South America's largest indigenous market. This charming Andean city is surrounded by abundant nature. This includes waterfalls, rivers, lakes and mountains. The hub is Plaza de los Ponchos, a place of history and tradition. Every day it's full of a kaleidoscope of colours, smells and sounds. Likewise, local vendors here sell tapestries, blankets, clothing, jewellery, paintings, and more....
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