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. …

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 …

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 …

Sep 27, 2025 · In 1959, the Galápagos became Ecuador's first national park, and in 1978, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site. Today, more than 270,000 people visit the Galápagos …

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 …

The Galapagos Islands are a once-in-a-lifetime destination where you can come face-to-face with fearless wildlife and explore otherworldly volcanic landscapes found nowhere else on earth. …

Jul 8, 2025 · Famous for their extraordinary wildlife and their critical role in the development of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, the Galápagos are also recognized as the second most …

4 days ago · A journey across the Galápagos reveals an archipelago in motion, while record visitor numbers test the world’s greatest living laboratory

Our Island-by-Island guide is the best resource for providing a wealth of information about each of the 13 major islands and 7 smaller islands that make up the Galápagos Archipelago. Click the …

Nov 20, 2025 · More than a dozen islands, formed millions of years ago, rise out of the Pacific Ocean 1,000km (600 miles) from Ecuador’s coast. Since 1959, 97% of the islands’ surface …