With a population of around 23,000, 1000 kilometers off the west coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, one can find the island group of Galapagos, which maintains such a unique and diverse animal wildlife, that it once gave inspiration and source to even Charles Darwin, in studying the vast species found in that area.

Further evolving the exotic admiration to the group of these fabulous islands once emerged of volcanic eruption, Galapagos has by today turned to become one of the world`s most renowned aquatic and wildlife resort, rich with nutrients and chemicals serving its equatorial location a perfect site for both marine and land life growth of environment.

Amongst its main wildlife attractions, most worthy are the giant tortoises, the sea lions, penguins, iguanas, shark swimming for the brave as well as bird watching, which continuously attract natural historians from all over, while tourist can experience the beauty of Galapagos from a low budget itinerary of $150 a day, to a week long luxury trip around the island at around $3000.

Darwin too, liked turtles (famoustourisms.com)

Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz (las-galapagos.com)

Taming the Sea Lions of Galapagos (uimages.org)

Ayora Port, Santa Cruz (Wikipedia)

San Bartolome Island (desktopwp.com)

Bartolome Pinnacle, viewed from Spatter Cone (mountainsoftravelphotos.com)

Kicker Rock (galapagosvoyage.com)

The Giant Turtles of Galapagos (picturesdepot.com)

Darwin Arch (wallpaperweb.org)

View over Bartolomeo (wikipedia)