Galapagos

It Is located 650 miles from the mainland Ecuador (Pacific Coast). It is a volcanic rock and lava formation. Galapagos is known for its unique wildlife, and it is a shelter for species of flora and fauna, which can not be found else where in the world.

There are 14 species of Finches, penguins, albatrosses, petrels, cormorants, frigate birds, flamingos, ducks, hawks, osprey, falcons, blue footed, red footed, masked boobies, and non-flying cormorants etc. We can also find giant tortoises, sea lions, yellow and black marine turtles, White tipped sharks, dolphins, whale sharks and sperm whale. There are white sanded and red sanded beaches. Giant mangroves are the most distinctive plants and dominate the coastlines. A Cruise to Galapagos is available in yachts, sailboats etc.

In 1936 Galapagos was declared a National Park to preserve the flora and fauna of the 13 large islands, 6 minor ones and more than 40 islets.