Xavier Castro is a writer who works at the Galapagos Conservancy, where he dedicates himself to educating the public about ...

Luxury travel to the Galápagos continues to push new boundaries, with bigger ships and glossier amenities. Yet these remote islands feel better suited to a style of luxury that centers experience ...

As a South American travel specialist, I've traveled to the Galápagos Islands several times. Travelers can expect to see species like the giant tortoise and the blue-footed booby. Adventurous visitors ...

The island of Floreana, part of the Galápagos archipelago, is steeped in mystery and lore. From its history as a prison in ...

For the first time in more than 150 years, giant tortoises are returning to the wild on Floreana Island in the Galápagos — ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Visitors can wander through the escalecia forest, take in scenic views and observe birds, including the pájaro brujo (the little witch bird). For conservation reasons, avoid ...

As a full-time wildlife travel journalist and photographer, I get asked on a fairly regular basis what my favorite place to see wildlife is. It's a loaded question, as there are quite a few beautiful ...

I just returned home from an adventure in Ecuador, the highlight was two weeks on a boat exploring the Galápagos Islands. As an earth scientist, there’s always a geologic story wherever I visit, but ...

Mares’s leaf-toed gecko has been rediscovered on Rábida Island in the Galápagos after being thought extinct for more than a century, with only ancient bones as previous evidence of its existence.