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Galapagos
Christopher Klassen

Visit Bartolome island by yacht!

Visiting the Galapagos is the experience of a lifetime. Whether you decide to see it aboard a cruise or by land, there are many ways guests and visitors can make the most of it.

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Santa Fe Island Landscape
Galapagos
Christopher Klassen

Visit Santa Fe island by yacht!

Santa Cruz is the perfect base from which to explore some of the Galapagos’ most beautiful and unique islands. Be it either through a Galapagos cruise or a land-based option, Santa Fe Island is a sweet, little gem that lovers of both flora and fauna will come to enjoy all the same.

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A Land Iguana in the Galapagos Islands
Nature and History
Christopher Klassen

Galapagos Wildlife: Species You Can Encounter on Land and Cruise Tours

The Galapagos Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a dream destination for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. From the moment you set foot in this iconic archipelago, you’ll be captivated by the diverse wildlife that calls this place home and greets visitors with its stunningly relaxed and unfazed demeanor!

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Blue-footed boobies
Galapagos
Christopher Klassen

Galápagos Big 15: Blue-footed Boobies

Blue-footed Boobies, a member of the Galápagos Big 15. Among the most colorful large birds that nest in the Galápagos Islands are the three species of boobies belonging to the Sulidae family of seabirds.

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Giant Tortoise in Manzanillo Galapagos
Exploration
Christopher Klassen

What iconic species can I see on a land-based tour?

The Galapagos Islands offer endless opportunities to see incredible things and visit fascinating places, which is why we often want to make the most of our visit to these Enchanted Isles. The vast Marine Reserve is very alluring to any explorer, but land-based tours can provide an experience just as exquisite, and are more accessible to everyone.

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Galapagos
Christopher Klassen

Galapagos food: the beginning of a culinary tradition

When I came to the archipelago for the first time, the first question I had for the local people and my team of warrior cooks at the Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel was: What is the most meaningful, classical or popular dish or dishes from the Galapagos Islands?

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Highlands Santa Cruz
Galapagos
Christopher Klassen

The highlands of Santa Cruz

When we think of the Galapagos, we usually think of white-sand beaches teeming with wildlife. And sure enough: This is what the Galapagos are!

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Galapagos
Christopher Klassen

Galapagos Marine Iguanas: Dark Scales, Illuminated Genes

Dr. Stephen Maturin: “Marine iguanas can’t swim, they’re land animals.” Boy: “Well these ones can.” Dr. Stephen Maturin: “My God, two new species in as many minutes…” ~Master & Commander~ Galapagos marine iguanas – they’re dark, bold and look like miniature Godzillas that crawl around on their bellies. They’re also

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