Galapagos is located almost 620 miles from the Ecuadorian coast. It has 13 main islands and dozens of islets and minor volcanic islands. Galapagos features one of the most important national parks in the world. The capital of the Galapagos Islands, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, is located on San Cristobal Island.
The islands are a living laboratory of animal species that do not exist anywhere else on the planet. The marine reserve, which, like the archipelago, was declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, features on the list of the seven best places in the world to snorkel and scuba dive. During such trips, visitors can swim with whales, rays, manta rays, swordfish, marine turtles, sea lions, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and other impressive species.
Galapagos has two seasons during the year.
Hot season, warm and rainy climate: December through May
Dry season, windy and dry climate: June through November.
Temperatures: between 72º F / 22º C and 90º F / 32º C.
