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Useful data for the Route: the Galapagos Islands – Ecuador |
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Cantons |
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San Cristóbal, Isabela and Santa Cruz. They encompass 13 islands 17 small islands and 47 different sized rocks.
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Geographic location |
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The Galapagos Islands on Ecuador’s Western Pacific coast, 972 km from the continent, are located between 89 15 82° west longitude, 1.40 north latitude and 1.25 south latitude.
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Climate |
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The islands are on the subtropical level with dry and very dry climates and temperatures ranging between 18 and 22°C. The ice cold Humboldt current born in southern Chile washes the shores of the Galapagos Island and has an enormous influence on them.
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Tourist attractions |
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The natural environment and the fauna and flora, which are unique in the world, are their main attractions.
San Cristobal
Cerro Tijeretas (Scissortail Hill) Bay
León Dormido (Sleeping Lion) (rock formation)
El Junco Lagoon
Isla Española (Spanish Island)
Colony of albatrosses and boobies
Hueco soplador (the blowing hole)
Floreana Island
Crater of the Alcedo volcano
Marine fauna: penguins, flamingos and marine iguanas
Fernandina Island
The strait between Fernandina and Isabela Islands
Santa Cruz Island
Bahía de la Academia (Academy Bay)
Charles Darwin Station
Bahía Tortuga (Tortoise Bay)
Plaza Island
Colonies of seals and land iguanas
Bartolomé Island
the island’s craters and solfataras
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Popular festivals |
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Day of the Island Region: February 12
Provincialization celebrations: February 18
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Basic services |
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Drinking water, sanitary sewerage, electricity, telephones and garbage disposal. Toilets and showers in the rural area.
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Typical dishes |
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Cebiches (raw fish or seafood marinated in lemon juice with onion and hot pepper) and all kinds of seafood and fish dishes are available in the Galapagos. For some years now, tourists have been asking for sea cucumbers, which are internationally known for the flavor of their pulp. Their fishing is strictly regulated today to keep them from being overfished.
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Historical data |
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Friar Tomás de Berlanga accidentally landed in the Archipelago on March 10, 1535. The Galapagos were officially incorporated by Ecuador on February 12, 1832. The province was first created on May 29, 1861 and for the second time on December 17, 1957. The third and final creation of the province under the name of Galapagos occurred on February 18, 1973 during the government of Major General Guillermo Rodríguez Lara.
The Galapagos were declared by UNESCO to be a World Natural Heritage site and Biosphere Reserve.
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