GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Vacations and Sightseeing
Vacations and Sightseeing
| Basic information | |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Capital | Puerto Baquerizo Moreno |
| Area | 7.880 km² |
| Population | ca. 32,000 (2019) |
| Currency | U.S. dollar (USD) |
| Web | .ec |
| Code. | ECU |
| Tel. | +593 |
Popular destinations ECUADOR
| Galapagos islands |
Vacations and Sightseeing
The Galápagos Islands are an earthly paradise. They are called "Enchanted Islands", where special, beautiful and unique kinds of animals live in peace, far away from mankind. On the islands, the animals don't have to be afraid of humans either. In this place, perhaps the only one in the world, there are no weapons, no predators, no conflict. The relationship of the animals of Galapagos with the people around them is in a very precarious state of balance.
In this deprived habitat where food is in short supply, life is constantly being challenged. Everything these barren islands have to offer is for the animals. It is a unique world and a very harsh paradise. It is one of the rare places on this planet where mankind only stops for a short time and there is no mass tourism. The question is, how long?
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