2023

cacti on the ground at Galapagos

Cacti on Galapagos

In previous articles about the Galapagos, we have primarily focused on the impressive fauna of the islands. But the flora of the islands is also amazing. There are around 560 species on the islands, of which around a third are endemic. As with the animal species, the plants have developed differently from their relatives in […]

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whitetip reefshark near the surface

Galapagos Whitetip Reefshark

The underwater world of the Galapagos Islands is impressive and amazing. The archipelago is one of the most popular diving and snorkeling destinations in the world. We have already presented some species that you are sure to encounter underwater, such as the Galapagos hammerhead shark or various species of rays. In the following, we would

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monkey in the trees in the Yasuni National Park

Discover the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve: An Ecological Paradise in Ecuador

Yasuní National Park, together with the protected zone and the adjacent Waorani area, has been recognized by UNESCO as the “Yasuní Biosphere Reserve” since 1989. This natural treasure in the provinces of Napo and Orellana in Ecuador covers an area of about 10,000 square kilometers, exceeding the size of many iconic cities in South America.

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typical vegetation on Plaza Island

Galapagos Short-Eared Owl

In our blog series about the fauna and flora of Galapagos, we have already reported about the giant tortoise, land iguana, sea lizard and lava lizard, but also about the Galapagos sea lion, different species of rays, hammerhead shark, flamingo, blue-footed booby, and penguin. Another bird that inhabits the archipelago is the short-eared owl, also

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Middle of the world monument near Quito

Quito the Leading Tourist Destination in South America

Recognition from the World Travel Awards (WTA) The “Oscars of Tourism” are the World Travel Awards (WTA). They honor excellence in the global tourism sector each year. Quito’s popularity as a tourist destination and the value of the experiences it offers visitors is evidenced by the fact that it has been named “South America’s Leading Tourism Destination

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Flamingos at Las Bachas on Galapagos island Santa Cruz

Galapagos Flamingo

The archipelago in western Ecuador is one of the most famous in the world. On the one hand, because the flora and fauna served Charles Darwin as the basis for his theory of evolution, on the other hand, because the islands are fantastically beautiful in addition to the great diversity. If you want to escape

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