A Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly today began debate on a draft amendment to the special law that applies in the Galapagos Islands, which includes regulations for tourism in the archipelago declared Natural Patrimony of Humanity.
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After finding the descendants of a species of giant tortoises believed extinct from the Galapagos Islands for 150 years, Yale researchers are hoping to save the species.
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This is a guest post by Sharman Crockett, a traveling Canadian. Learn more about Sharman at her blog Journey & Adventure . Photos courtesy of her husband, John Crockett. A few years ago, I was fortunate to visit the Galapagos Island with my husband and 10 of
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The Galapagos Islands are one of the most special places on Earth. Last fall I had the honor of visiting the Galapagos with G Adventures. The Galapagos was one place I had always wanted to visit. Not only is it one of the most significant natural areas on Earth in terms of endemic species,...
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This week Into the Wild is tracing the Equator around the world highlighting the best sites, amazing wildlife and a taste of the cultures and festivities which all flourish along this imaginary line. Today we’re following the Equator across South America. We’ll be stopping ...
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By the time I arrived in Cuenca I was stressed out and beaten down. Though rewarding, traveling through Ecuador had not been easy. I’d been seasick during my spectacular cruise with Ecoventura in the Galapagos Islands; sweaty and smelly in the Amazon jungle at Cuyabeno Lodge; and sardined into...
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Filed under: South America , Ecuador , Ecotourism , News On February 1st, a new set of travel regulations will go into effect in the Galapagos Islands , which are designed to help protect the environment there, while simultaneously presenting travelers with a better experience. ...
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