Do you have a bucket list? If the answer is yes, I imagine that TRAVEL features heavily. Think about it, what places do you want to visit before you die?
Somewhere with unique experiences? Stunning scenery? Cool wildlife? Fortunately, there is a place that ticks all of those boxes.
This short photoblog shows 15 reasons why you need to add the GALAPAGOS ISLANDS to your bucket list:
- The Galapagos Giant Tortoise is the iconic symbol of the islands; weighing up to 250 kilos, these gentle giants often live to be over 100 years old.
- Penguins at the equator? These agile swimmers just love the nutrient-rich Galapagos waters!
- The clowns of Galapagos, Blue-footed boobies perform a funny mating dance, and what’s not to love with those bold blue feet?
- The graceful Galapagos Waved Albatross can spend years at a time at sea and only returns to land for mating on Española Island.
- Is there anything cuter in this world than a baby Galapagos sea lion?
- A hidden Hammerhead Shark nursery was recently discovered in the protective mangroves & reefs close to Santa Cruz Island.
- The Galapagos Islands are not just about wildlife; visitors can enjoy spectacular scenery too, like the postcard-perfect Pinnacle Rock panorama at Bartolome.
- Even Galapagos Marine Iguanas can’t resist a glorious sunset!
- A male Frigate Bird puffs out its impressive red throat pouch to attract a female partner to its nest.
- Small beginnings, Big ambitions! This Giant Tortoise hatchling is nurtured at the Charles Darwin Station until ready for release into the wild.
- No need for fancy zoom cameras, all the action is close-up, like this Swallow-Tailed Gull on Genovesa Island.
- The protected waters of the Galapagos Marine Reserve are home to all manner of delicate sea life, such as this Sea Horse at Cabo Rosa, Isabela Island.
- Born of fire! There is no shortage of black lava at Galapagos, such as this surreal Pahoehoe lava field on Santiago Island.
- Witness Charles Darwin´s Theory of Evolution first-hand through the 13 species of Darwin Finch at Galapagos; each has adapted their beak, over many generations, to match different food sources on different islands.
- Last but not least, snorkeling with playful sea lions is a trip highlight for many Galapagos visitors.
I hope you enjoyed these fabulous Galapagos photos; please do leave a comment or share with your friends.
If you love what you’ve seen then drop us a line – Happy Gringo specialize in Galapagos Cruises and Land Tours, with something to fit all budgets, and friendly advice to plan your Galapagos vacation.
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John Potts
John is the original founder of Happy Gringo. He is from London UK and has over 16 years of travel and work experience within Latin America. John´s biggest passion in life is travel, having had the pleasure to visit more than 75 different countries worldwide