galápagos islands
states: [ecuador]
category: natural
year: 1978
location: Cantons: San Cristobal, Santa Cruz and Isabela, Province of Galapagos
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: -0.8166700000, -91.0000000000
visited: 2024
The Galápagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ecuador, are a volcanic archipelago renowned for their unique biodiversity and role in Darwin’s theory of evolution. Home to giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and diverse birdlife, they feature stark landscapes and pristine ecosystems. This natural laboratory showcases the wonders of adaptation and conservation.
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