Galápagos Islands - Wikipedia The Galápagos or Galapagos Islands are named for their giant tortoises, [3] which were more plentiful at the time of their discovery The Spanish word galápago derives from a pre-Roman Iberian word meaning ' turtle ', the meaning it still has in most Spanish dialects Within Ecuadorian Spanish, however, it is now also used to describe the islands' large tortoises [4] It is usually read
Galapagos Islands | Location, Animals, Facts | Britannica Galapagos Islands, island group of the eastern Pacific Ocean, administratively a province of Ecuador The islands became internationally famous as a result of their being visited in 1835 by Charles Darwin; their unusual fauna contributed to his groundbreaking theories on natural selection
The official Galapagos IslandsTravel Guide The Galapagos Islands are a once-in-a-lifetime destination where you can come face-to-face with fearless wildlife and explore otherworldly volcanic landscapes found nowhere else on earth This Ecuadorian archipelago is located 600 miles off the coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean It’s renowned for its unique biodiversity, endemic species like giant tortoises, and its role in
A guide to the Galápagos Islands - Lonely Planet Plan your first trip to the Galápagos Islands with tips on when to go, costs, wildlife experiences and whether to take a cruise or travel independently
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