Galapagos Islands - a truly unique and enchanting destination!
Prepare to be amazed by the remarkable wildlife that calls these volcanic islands home, creatures found nowhere else on Earth. Snorkel with playful sea lions, observe giant tortoises lumbering through the highlands, and witness the comical blue-footed boobies perform their mating dance.
The Galapagos Islands offer an unforgettable journey into a natural world unlike any other. Get ready for close encounters with fascinating animals and breathtaking scenery!
Galapgos Flora and Fauna
For many ecologists, Ecuador is one of the hot spots of mega diversity in the world. Considering the size of Ecuador, this country has more species of plants and animals than any other on Earth. Here you can find more than 20,000 species of plants, 1,661 species of birds, 369 species of mammals, 409 species of reptiles, 402 species of amphibians, 1,250 species of fish and a countless number of insects.
Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos is a group of 13 major islands and dozens of smaller islets and rocks that are the result of volcanic activity. The Galapagos Islands are located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, the archipelago has been a National Park since 1959. The National Park Administration and the Charles Darwin Research Station, founded in 1964, look after the preservation of the islands, with native mammals, reptiles and birds protected. It is also the home of the famous Lonesome George, the last remaining giant tortoise of his sub-specie.
More about IslandsGalapagos year around
A calendar of main events
January
Beginning of the rainy season.
Land birds start nesting, generally after the first rain.
On Española the adult male marine iguanas become brightly colored.
The green sea turtle arrives to the beaches of Galapagos to lay their eggs.
Land iguanas begin reproductive cycles on Isabela.
Water sand air temperatures rise and stay warm until June.
Ideal time for snorkeling.
Land birds start nesting, generally after the first rain.
On Española the adult male marine iguanas become brightly colored.
The green sea turtle arrives to the beaches of Galapagos to lay their eggs.
Land iguanas begin reproductive cycles on Isabela.
Water sand air temperatures rise and stay warm until June.
Ideal time for snorkeling.
February
On Floreana flamingos start nesting. Bahamas pintails start their breeding season.
Masked boobies on Española are at the end of their nesting season.
Marine iguanas nest on Sta. Cruz.
The highest water temperature reaches 25º C (77º F). This temperature remains until April.
Very few penguins are sighted in Bartholomew.
The nesting season of the Galapagos dove reaches its peak.
Masked boobies on Española are at the end of their nesting season.
Marine iguanas nest on Sta. Cruz.
The highest water temperature reaches 25º C (77º F). This temperature remains until April.
Very few penguins are sighted in Bartholomew.
The nesting season of the Galapagos dove reaches its peak.
March
The rainy season reaches the highest precipitation.
Sporadic tropical rains, intense sun and hot climate. Air temperature can reach up to 30º C (86º F).
Marine iguanas nest in Fernandina.
March 21, the beginning of the summer equinox signals the arrival of the waved albatross to Española.
Sporadic tropical rains, intense sun and hot climate. Air temperature can reach up to 30º C (86º F).
Marine iguanas nest in Fernandina.
March 21, the beginning of the summer equinox signals the arrival of the waved albatross to Española.
April
Massive arrival of waved albatross to Española. Their courtship starts.
Hatching season ends for giant tortoises.
The eggs of the green sea turtles begin to hatch.
Land iguanas hatch on Isabela.
Hatching season ends for giant tortoises.
The eggs of the green sea turtles begin to hatch.
Land iguanas hatch on Isabela.
May
North Seymour's blue-footed boobies begin their courtship.
Sea turtles are still hatching on Gardner Bay, Punta Cormorant, and Puerto Egas.
Most of marine iguanas' eggs hatch from nests on Santa Cruz.
Palo Santo trees begin to shed their foliage.
Waved albatross on Española start laying their eggs.
Band-rumped storm petrels begin their first nesting period.
Sea turtles are still hatching on Gardner Bay, Punta Cormorant, and Puerto Egas.
Most of marine iguanas' eggs hatch from nests on Santa Cruz.
Palo Santo trees begin to shed their foliage.
Waved albatross on Española start laying their eggs.
Band-rumped storm petrels begin their first nesting period.
June
Beginning of the garúa season.
Giant tortoises on Sta. Cruz migrate from the highlands to the lowlands in search of suitable nesting places.
Beginning of the nesting season of giant tortoises.
Giant tortoises on Sta. Cruz migrate from the highlands to the lowlands in search of suitable nesting places.
Beginning of the nesting season of giant tortoises.
July
Sea bird communities are very active, especially the blue footed boobies on Española. While, flightless cormorants court and nest on Fernandina.
It is possible to find oystercatchers nesting on Pto. Egas.
Lava lizard initiates mating rituals until November.
Whales are more likely to be observed, specially off the Western coast of Isabela.
It is possible to find oystercatchers nesting on Pto. Egas.
Lava lizard initiates mating rituals until November.
Whales are more likely to be observed, specially off the Western coast of Isabela.
August
The Galapagos hawks court on Española and Santiago.
Mask boobies and swallowtailed gulls nest on Genovesa.
The temperature of the ocean descends to 18º C (64º F). which obviously varies, according to the geographic zones among the islands.
Migrant shore birds start to arrive, and stay on the islands until March.
Giant tortoises return to the highlands of Sta. Cruz.
Mask boobies and swallowtailed gulls nest on Genovesa.
The temperature of the ocean descends to 18º C (64º F). which obviously varies, according to the geographic zones among the islands.
Migrant shore birds start to arrive, and stay on the islands until March.
Giant tortoises return to the highlands of Sta. Cruz.
September
Cold (garúa) season peak.
The air temperature reaches its lowest (19º C) (66º F).
Penguins demonstrate remarkable activity on Bartolome until December.
Sea lions are very active, especially in the western and central areas of the Archipelago.
Most species of marine birds remain active at their nesting sites.
The air temperature reaches its lowest (19º C) (66º F).
Penguins demonstrate remarkable activity on Bartolome until December.
Sea lions are very active, especially in the western and central areas of the Archipelago.
Most species of marine birds remain active at their nesting sites.
October
Lava herons nest until March.
The Galapagos fur seals begin their marine period.
Boobies raise their chicks on Española.
Giant tortoises still lay their eggs.
The Galapagos fur seals begin their marine period.
Boobies raise their chicks on Española.
Giant tortoises still lay their eggs.
November
Sea lion pups are born.
Sea lions are sexually active on the Eastern part of the Archipelago.
Breeding season of brown noddies.
Band-romped storm petrels begin their second nesting period.
Sea lions are sexually active on the Eastern part of the Archipelago.
Breeding season of brown noddies.
Band-romped storm petrels begin their second nesting period.
December
Hatching of the giant tortoise’s eggs begins and lasts until April.
Green sea turtles display their mating behavior.
The rainy season begins, all of the plants of the dry zone produce leaves, Galapagos turns green.
The first young albatross fledge.
Green sea turtles display their mating behavior.
The rainy season begins, all of the plants of the dry zone produce leaves, Galapagos turns green.
The first young albatross fledge.
Note: Due to changes in the strength and the limits of the ocean currents that can affect the weather in Galapagos, some of the events described above may differ.
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