The Galapagos Marine Reserve declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 covers 133,000 kilometres and has been described as the most attractive diver destination in the world. This incredible place on earth is composed of 19 islands and more than 40 islets, with white sand beaches, dark and solid rocks, unique landscapes, deep crystal clear waters full of exotic flora and fauna. The greatest experience at the Galapagos Islands is that the animals have little fear for humans, therefore you are able to observe them from very close distance.

An astonishingly high number of species exist only here. These include giant tortoises, Darwin's finches, scalesia trees, Galapagos sharks and an enormous variety of insects. Endemic species may even exist only on one particular island.

Magnificent frigate birds, albatrosses, green sea turtles and certain sharks are among native species.

There are 23 species of land reptiles that live in the Galapagos Islands: 3 species of iguana, 7 lava lizards, 9 geckos, 3 snakes and 1 species of giant tortoise (which has evolved into 14 different subspecies).

General info:

The climate at the Galapagos Islands is subtropical and it is regulated by the warm El Nino Current and the cold Humboldt Current.

There are two main seasons:

Hot season from December to May

Air temperature: December 25.4ºC – May 26.8ºC

Sea temperature: December 23.2ºC – May 24.5ºC

Precipitation: December 1.6’’ – May 2.5’’

Dry season from June to November

Air temperature: June 25.2ºC – November 24.4ºC

Sea temperature: June 23.3ºC – November 22.8ºC

Precipitation: June 1.4’’ – November 0.53’’

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