{"id":5141,"date":"2021-08-10T15:31:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T20:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andeantc.com\/lgbt\/?p=5141"},"modified":"2021-08-10T15:33:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T20:33:25","slug":"sail-away-galapagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andeantc.com\/lgbt\/sail-away-galapagos\/","title":{"rendered":"The Galapagos Islands: Sail away with pride"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A biodiverse destination par excellence, a natural treasure located 973 km\/605 mi from the coast of continental Ecuador, and a must-see paradise for those who enjoy freedom and exceptional natural sights. Those are the Galapagos Islands!\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This magical destination has perfect holiday weather and is bustling with wildlife all year round. Each season, different species of animals can be seen in particular stages of their life cycle, such as the hatching of green sea turtle eggs in April and May and the humpback whales who migrate to the nutrient-rich waters to feed between June to December. The overall climate is warm with an average temperature of 26 \u00b0C\/78.8 \u00baF and unusually dry for the tropics, although the highlands of the main islands are very humid and full of luscious greenery. The Galapagos islands are not located on any path of cyclones or tropical storms, making the weather conditions enjoyable.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cromwell, Humboldt and Panama currents, alongside their prevailing winds, have brought an incredible diversity of life to the islands for over thousands of years. This abundance of animals, both on land and underwater, is what makes this destination so special.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrient-rich upwellings from Antarctica meet the warm water from the north. As a result, the Galapagos Islands is the only place in the world where tropical fish can be seen alongside temperate water species. Many of these inhabitants are residents that can be encountered year-round. This includes a variety of endemic animals that are a huge draw for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two native species that are not found anywhere else on the planet and are truly remarkable.. The Galapagos penguin is the only one of its kind that lives north of the equator and is able to survive only where the water is coldest. It is strange to see an animal like this one, normally associated with ice and snow, lounging in the tropical sun.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5148&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5147&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even more impressive is the marine Iguana. Normally, volcanic and sterile islands cannot sustain large populations of reptiles, but evolution had other plans. Here, these lizards have learned to dive for food and their special adaptations allow them to thrive in ways that challenge the imagination.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers can only get to the islands by plane. The flight takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on whether it leaves from the city of Quito or Guayaquil. What makes the Galapagos such a great destination is the many different types of activities that you can choose from, such as snorkeling with green sea turtles, diving with whale sharks, hiking over volcanic landscapes, canoeing under rock arches and much more. In order to see as much as possible of the islands, hopping aboard an expedition boat is a great idea since it takes you to remote places that cannot be accessed via land and it condenses many unique points of visit in the most optimal way. Not such a fan of boats? No worries! On an island hopping tour you can still enjoy a bunch of fun activities during the day without the risk of getting seasick at night.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solo traveler, a group of friends, couples, travelers of all ages, in all colors&#8230; Everyone is welcome to the Galapagos to sail away with pride.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1628627159380{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 20% !important;padding-left: 20% !important;}&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5150&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-69dff305210e2\" data-id=\"69dff305210e2\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Johana<\/strong> is a passionate rock climber and mountaineer, and proudly part of the LGBTQ+ community. 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