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Isabela Island on of the most Beautiful Islands of Galapagos Isabela island is a seahorse shaped island and is the largest of all the islands. Measuring 120 km longer and greater in size than all of the other islands combined. The island was originally named Albemarle Island for the Duke of Albemarle. There are 5 volcanoes on the island that still produce volcanic activity. Marine Mammals Isabela provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience the spectacular marine mammals of the Galapagos Islands especially whales and dolphins. Scuba diving tours through subterranean passages off the coast lead to a secluded cove abundant with marine life. The waters around Isabela are the best in the Galapagos for whale watching. The Cromwell Current up welling creates a nutrient-rich feeding ground attracting a wide variety of species including humpback whales, sperm whales and orcas. In addition to the many marine mammals of the Galapagos found here, Isabela is home to more land tortoises than any of the other islands. Tourists also are likely to encounter blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins, marine iguanas, marine turtles and even the rare Flightless Cormorant. Puerto Villamil Tourists who wish to stay in Isabela find the settlement of Puerto Villamil to be laid back and welcoming. The white, sandy beaches and quiet lagoons are the quintessential Galapagos experience. The western side of the island is not accessible but you can have a great time at the Puerto Villamil. There are cabins available here at a very low price on a daily basis.  When in Puerto Villamil another place to visit is the Santo Tomas or you can trek to the Muro Las Lagrimas. It is a historical place  reportedly built by convicts. Nesting season During nesting season, you can find countless marine turtles and their nests.The Charles Darwin Foundation is looking for volunteers to

Rabida Island Rabida Island is one of the smallest from the Galapagos. Its arid with steep slopes. Most of its surface is rocky except for the beach on the north-east side of the island. The overall reddish color and appearance of the Island is a result of multiple volcanic craters and high iron content in the lava. Situated 4.5 Kms to the south of Santiago Island, Official Ecuadorian name of the island is Isla Rabida, named after the convent of Rabida. Convent of Rabida is where Columbus left his son during his voyage to the Americas. It was originally named for the 18th-century British admiral John Jervis. Area: 4.9 km2 or 1.89 mi2 Maximum Altitude: 367 m or 1203 ft Human Population: 0 Where is Rabida Island Located ?? Rabida Island 360° Panoromic View Rabida Island from an elevation of 5500 feet [Image Source: Google Earth]The visit to Rabida begins from the beach area to the north east as shown in the picture above. When the population of the Giant Tortoises at the Galapagos is mentioned, the population at Island is also talked about. The island is also know for its Red Sand Beaches, a salt water lagoon inhabited by Flamingoes. You can also see an amazing 360° Panoromic View of the same site. Planning a Trip to Galapagos ?? The island (Jervis) has lots of Marine Animals and Birds you may have not seen elsewhere. Moreover, it has many diving sites to the south of Santiago Island where you may see white sharks, rays, and Bachelor colony of SeaLions. This place is a heaven for photographers as shadows play hide and seek throughout the island because of it volcanic craters. See some more of Finches, Boobies, Flamingoes during your Galapagos Land Tours with Nature Galapagos and Ecuador. Book your

Peru and Ecuador | South America Map South America is the fourth largest continent in the world. It has an area of 17,840,000 square kilometers, as of 2005 the population of the continent was somewhere around 371,090,00. Which makes it the fifth most populated continent. Apart from this reason, South America is famous for many other things. It is one of the most biodiverse continents on the planet, the species found there are extremely unique. The first sign of human life documented dates back to 9000 BC and food was being cultivated since 2000 BCE. There are literally hundreds of places in the continent which actually put South America on the fame map, and two of those places are Peru and the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Islands needs no introduction. These tiny parts of land stretched on either side of the Equator belongs to the Republic of Ecuador. Also known as the tourist hub of the continent. Well, they are famous, but Jewels of South America, seriously? Well, read on and be the judge. PERU Peru, which is also known as the Land of the Inca, lies in the western hemisphere of the continent. This country was home to some of the oldest civilizations in the world, the Norte Chico to the Inca civilizations. Ancient Peruvian history dates back to exactly 9000 BCE, which makes it one of the oldest living countries on the planet today. So why is this, the jewel of South America? Well for one thing, its old and unique, 9000 BCE is a pretty big deal. However there’s one other reason for Peru’s fame, and that is Machu Picchu. The name itself is enough to grab a person’s attention and is also referred as the “Lost city of the Incas”. This 15th century Incan site is

Legendary Galapagos Giant Tortoises May Not Go Extinct, Restoration Now Possible (via SBWire) Galapagos Giant Tortoises are undoubtedly world famous for their abundance and ipseity. But from last decade, the World has seen a downfall in the existing number of Tortoises. Nature Galapagos and Ecuador, a reputed tour agency in Quito explains why they Legendary Galapagos Tortoises May Not Go Extinct, Restoration Now Possible (via SBWire) GalapagoThe Endangered Galapagos Giant Tortoises can be saved from Extinctions Giant Tortoises are undoubtedly world famous for their abundance and ipseity. But from last decade, the World has seen a downfall in the existing number of Tortoises. Galapagos may be very close to these beautiful animals in different places to visit and also in natural state, be with these beautiful turtles, it is still an extraordinary experience. The tortoises have a large bony carapace (shell) of a dull brown colour. The plates of the shell are fused with the ribs in a rigid protective structure that is integral to the skeleton. Lichens can grow on the shells of these slow-moving animals.[73]Tortoises keep a characteristic scute (shell segment) pattern on their shells throughout life, though the annual growth bands are not useful for determining age because the outer layers are worn off with time. A tortoise can withdraw its head, neck, and fore limbs into its shell for protection. The legs are large and stumpy, with dry, scaly skin and hard scales. The front legs have five claws, the back legs four. Shell shape The Endangered Galapagos Giant Tortoises can be saved from Extinction Saddleback (C. n. abingdonii) Galapagos tortoises possess two main shell forms that correlate with the biogeographic history of the species group. They exhibit a spectrum of carapace morphology ranging from “saddleback” (denoting upward arching of the front edge of the shell