GALAPAGOS AS DESTINATION
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
485 years ago, a paradise was discovered in the middle of the Pacific Ocean – an astonishing place where science, evolution and magic converge.
The unique composition of the archipelago and the ecosystem that has grown out of it is not only a marvel of beauty for observers but is a source of both information and revelation as to origins and evolution. It is a site so diverse and so rich in life, both on land and underwater, that fascinates on all levels
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The Galapagos’ geologic origins, geographic isolation and richness of wildlife has created a natural wonderland, an exotic ecosystem recognized as entirely unique and unparalleled the world over.
INSPIRATION FOR DARWIN’S THEORY OF EVOLUTION
The astounding variety of creatures in the archipelago and the difference that Darwin observed between them and their mainland counterparts inspired his theory of evolution by natural selection.
UNESCO National World Heritage Site for Humanity (1978)
1,000 km from the Ecuadorian coast, the extreme isolation of the islands, the confluence of ocean currents, and its geography come together to create an ecosystem the only one of its kind the world over.
BIOSPHERE RESERVE (1984)
The archipelago, formed by volcanic and seismic activity, has never been a part of the mainland, and its climate of low rainfall, low humidity and low air and water temperatures, has created conditions for such a singular combination of wildlife.
