Galapagos Travel Info & Guides · 20. May 2020

The Galapagos Islands have long been known as destination for scientists, biologists, naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts. Charles Darwin referred to the islands as a living laboratory of evolution and over 40% of the species of flora and fauna are endemic or unique to the Archipelago. They are volcanic in origin and geologically speaking, relatively young. For many divers the Galapagos Islands are know as the shark diving destination including adult whale sharks.