The islands, which straddle the Equator, are still relatively pristine; 97 percent of the land is national park, and Ecuador limits who may live there and how many tourists may visit.

The Galápagos are an archipelago, or group of islands, off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. The islands are quite close together and they have similar landscapes, plants and animals.

San Cristóbal and Isabela islands plus Quito and Guayaquil on mainland Ecuador. The cost to fly in one of these small propeller planes starts at $135 per person for a standard fare and premium ...

past participant Study ecology and conservation in one of the most biologically diverse locations on the planet Explore Darwin's wonderland: the Galápagos Islands! Obtain hands-on experience in ...

Nature Galapagos & Ecuador and Andando Tours. These tours have varying fees, but you can expect to pay at least $150 person. To learn more about bird species found on the Galápagos Islands ...

And in return, Ecuador's government had pledged to spend about US$18 million annually for two decades on conservation in the Galapagos Islands. The remote islands — home to some of the most ...

Fishermen go out to sea to fish, after Ecuador's goverment expanded the protected marine area around the Galapagos Islands, near Puerto Ayora, on the island of Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands ...