Nearby, the ocean throws itself against Isla ... Encantadas—“the enchanted ones”—warty islands laced with foam, flowing lava, and odd animals. “Man and wolf alike disown them,” wrote ...

Exploring the Galapagos Islands is one of life’s most ... While land-based animals are largely free of predators, ocean creatures have a more competitive ecosystem to navigate.

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's ...

off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. The islands are quite close together and they have similar landscapes, plants and animals. But if you look carefully, you can see that they’re not ...

The Galapagos is an outdoor destination—visitors are typically on boats, in the water, or hiking—so good weather is important ...

The following is a recount of the fall 2024 3-week study abroad trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands by student Lorna ...

A diver's journey to the Galapagos Islands aboard a small expedition ship. Diving with sharks, turtles, sea lions, rays and ...

It is unlikely you'll visit just one island while vacationing on the Galápagos Islands ... throughout the island. Other animal species that live here include sea lions, marine iguanas and ...