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Galápagos Islands

IslandEcuadorUNESCO World HeritageProtected area

A volcanic archipelago on the equator whose fearless, highly endemic wildlife helped shape the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Highlights

  • Giant tortoises
  • Marine iguanas
  • Snorkelling with sea lions

At a glance

Type
Island
Country
Ecuador
Region
Galápagos
Continent
South America
Best seasons
summer, winter
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