The Galapagos Islands, officially known as Archipiélago de Colón are a chain of volcanic islets that span either side of Equator about 575 miles west of Mainland Ecuador. They’re part of Ecuadorian territory & form a biological marine reserve and a national park. They’ve a populace of 25,000 people & speak Spanish. Below are a few fascinating facts that may allure you to tour them:

• The movement of Pacific, Nazca and Cocos tectonic plates is what created the islands. The previous movement of the plates was in 2009, April. The movement has resulted in thirteen volcanic explosions.
• The junction of 4 ocean currents comprising Panama, Humboldt, Cromwell and Equatorial has resulted in the volatility of the weather of the Isles.
• The islets are home to the thirty centimetres Scolopendra Centipede that feeds on lizards and rats. In fact, it’s 1 of the rarest creatures on the planet & a sight to watch.
• The Galapagos Islands are home to more than eight hundred species of molluscs comprising, octopuses, snails, squids and oysters. It’s thus 1 of the finest places on the planet to eat appetizing sea food.
• Because of the position of the Islets on & around the equator, the weather is stable, thus they can be visited all through the year.
• The Marine Iguanas discovered in Isles are the only recognized lizards that can swim.
• The Darwinian Theory of the Origin of Man was mainly fermented by the learning of the Galapagos Islands.
• In the northern hemisphere, the Galapagos Isles are the only place where penguins can breed.

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Since 2010, Latin Adventures has helped hundreds of tourists to realize their dreams. We take pride in offering the best service and competitive prices in tours to Galapagos, Amazon Jungle, Andean tours, cultural tours, climbing tours, national reserves and tour planning adapted to your necessities. At Latin Adventures, we work with professionals who are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to making your visit to Ecuador unforgettable.

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