Imagine swimming among sharks, walking alongside giant tortoises, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and dazzling yourself with unique landscapes in the world; to understand it you should only visit the legendary and enchanting Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.
The archipelago, considered an earthly paradise with 13 major islands, 5 medium islands and 215 islets, is the home of marine species and exotic birds. This conglomerate of life can be admired up close as you discover dreamy natural scenarios.
The Galapagos Islands were discovered by accident in the year 1535 being called firstly as “Enchanted Islands”. In 1835 it was the well-known English naturalist Charles Darwin who fell in love with this place, which he used as a natural laboratory. In 1978, UNESCO declared them Natural Heritage of Humanity.
There is no other place like it in the world, so in the Galapagos Islands you will experience unique and unrepeatable experiences.
Source: Ecuador.travel
