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The Galapagos IslandsBy: CARLOS CHICO

DANIELA MANTILLA

MAYRA ALEXANDRA CHICO

es Islas Galápagos

• The Galapagos Islands (Galapagos Islands also and officially Colón Archipelago) are an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean located 972 km off the coast of Ecuador. It consists of 13 large islands with an area greater than 10 square kilometers, 6 medium islands with an area of 1 km² to 10 km² and other 215 islets small addition of rocky headlands few square meters, distributed around the line of Ecuador Earth.

• Equatorial and Tropical Rain Forest

Greenery Galapagos

The vegetation of Galapagos is simply amazing and is a source of life for many animals.

But as suceded with the marine environment of the islands, still gets very little coverage.

Galapagos plants, however, are among the most incredible examples of the evolution of these Islands.

There are many species that are endemic to these islands, all well adapted to tropical dry climate of the enchanted Galapagos Islands.

• Terrestrial Ecosystems

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Galapagos animals

Galapagos animals are unique in the world, this is due to the environment that surrounds them. This exotic wildlife can only be admired in this particular group of enchanted islands located in the Pacific Ocean.

Animals in Galapagos are very friendly (not flee to the presence of humans) and are also very different from other species found in other parts of the world.

The wildlife of Galapagos is one of the biggest attractions that have these Islands to offer thousands of visitors each year come to enjoy this paradise.

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Galapagos weather

Climate Galapagos has only two seasons. Discover what is the best season to visit these islands.

The first season from December to June is known as the hot season.

The second climatic season from June to November which is known as the Dry Season.

The Best Season in which you can visit the Galapago Islands are: Transition Months

A classic question that the traveler has potential to Galapagos is related to what is the best season to visit the islands. The answer has two variations:

The first is that any month of the year is good to visit the islands, ie no month where the weather is bad to visit Galapagos Islands.

The second answer is more specific, and so the best times to visit the islands are the transition months.

Are you Ready for the Adventure?

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When you travel to Galapagos:

The only way you can get to Galapagos is by

air plane or boat!!

Make sure you wear hiking boots and clothes according to the weather!!