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Ecuador & Galapagos Blog Posts
Happy Gringo’s blog is designed to provide information and travel tips to our readers.
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August 4, 2020
Galapagos Dolphins are a popular sight for many visitors, often swimming very close to yachts, and playful and inquisitive around people.
August 2, 2020
The Pink Iguana certainly has an interesting story to tell, having spent millions of years undiscovered right under the noses of visitors and scientists.
August 2, 2020
Sei Whales can be spotted throughout the open waters of Galapagos, but the best place for whale watching is in the Bolivar Channel between
August 1, 2020
The Great Frigatebirds are some of the most iconic inhabitants of the Galapagos Islands, especially when dramatically inflating their red gular sacs to attract mates.
July 30, 2020
Fernandina island is right up there at the top of the list of best sites to visit at the Galapagos Islands. Fernandina is born of fire, and today is one of the most volcanically active spots on the planet.
June 24, 2020
The Galapagos Islands are one of the largest marine reserves on the planet, offering protection to an incredible diversity of colourful Galapagos
June 24, 2020
The Galapagos Racer Snake leapt to instant fame in 2016, when BBC Planet Earth footage of them chasing a Marine Iguana went viral on the internet
June 22, 2020
The beautiful Galapagos Red-billed Tropicbird often amazes visitors with it’s striking appearance – long elegant tail streamers, bright red beak
June 22, 2020
The Lava Heron, also known as the Galapagos Striated Heron, is an endemic wading bird only found at the Galapagos Islands.In appearance, they look rather small for a heron