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  1. Galápagos Islands - Wikipedia

    The Galápagos are famous for their large number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin in the 1830s and inspired his theory of evolution by means of natural selection. …

  2. Galapagos Islands | Location, Animals, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 21, 2025 · Galapagos Islands, island group of the eastern Pacific Ocean, administratively a province of Ecuador. The islands became internationally famous as a result of their being …

  3. Galápagos Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site | National …

    Discover the “living laboratory” that inspired the work of Charles Darwin. The Galápagos Islands are located 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) from the South American mainland but a world apart …

  4. 12 Best Things to Do in the Galapagos Islands - U.S. News Travel

    Aug 21, 2025 · The best things to do in the Galapagos Islands are centered around wildlife, with unique opportunities to see giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and more up close.

  5. Travelling to Galapagos Islands in 2025: What To Know Before …

    Jul 17, 2025 · I will also share our route and the place and activities that you shouldn’t miss! This post will cover every possible thing you need to know before traveling to Galapagos. You’ll get …

  6. Guide to the Galápagos Islands - Lonely Planet

    Dec 19, 2024 · A paradise for anyone who loves wildlife and raw nature, the Galápagos Islands contain wonders you’ll find nowhere else on earth. Plying the islands’ shores and coastal …

  7. Galapagos Islands: History, maps, facts, activities and more

    The Galapagos are a marvel of geological activity. These volcanic islands are relatively new in the grand scheme of things (Isabela and Fernandina, the biggest islands, are said to be less than …

  8. How Long Have People Lived on the Galápagos Islands? - HISTORY

    2 days ago · Perched about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands are famous for giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and unusual plant life like Scalesia “daisy …

  9. Royal Galapagos - Galapagos Islands Travel, Map and Weather

    Essential information about Galapagos: history, geography and climate. Discover a living paradise where nature’s wonders thrive in harmony.

  10. The Galapagos Archipelago - Science@NASA

    Jan 1, 2017 · The Galapagos archipelago is located about 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) from continental Ecuador. It includes more than 125 islands, islets, and rocks populated by a …