Xavier Castro is a writer who works at the Galapagos Conservancy, where he dedicates himself to educating the public about the Galapagos Islands' unique ecosystems. Consult his tips and favorite ...

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The boats will be treating us to a private tour around the islands, making stops at some of the best points of interest in the Galápagos for nature encounters. From blue- and red-footed boobies to ...

Far off the map and hundreds of miles from the mainland, we pull into the still waters of a craggy cove at the gentle light of sunrise, immediately spotting something that appears strangely out of ...

A trio of sea lions frolicked in front of us as we snorkeled on the coast of the Galapagos Islands. A sea turtle glided by a few meters from us, unfazed by our presence. A school of orange and silver ...

The Galápagos Islands include 13 large islands, though only four have permanent residents: Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, Isabela, and Floreana. These islands are best known for wildlife found nowhere ...