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Meet the 7 Most Powerful Hiking Trails in Galapagos
The Galapagos Islands are a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering unique and diverse ecosystems, breathtaking landscapes, and incredible biodiversity. Hiking in the Galapagos provides an unparalleled…
Beware what lurks below
Gulf Islands National Seashore forms an approximate 150-mile perimeter along coastal Alabama, Mississippi and the Florida ‘panhandle’. Along the Mississippi coastal region, tidal ocean waters mix with freshwater from…
Here Be Dragons: A personal log of Floreana Island
Dating to 1510, the Lenox terrestrial globe is believed to be the origin of the phrase (Latin) hic sunt dracones [1] [2] or --- Here be Dragons !!! In…
Suliformes birds of the Galapagos
The order Suliformes contains five families (one of them extinct), three of which are found in the Galapagos. Collectively called sulids, Suliformes is a relatively new order and didn't…
Information you Need to Know Before Traveling to Galapagos
The following information applies once you have decided to travel to Galapagos and purchased the airline tickets to travel from Quito or Guayaquil to the Galapagos Islands, regardless of…
Galapagos Packing List
Discover stress-free packing for your Galapagos adventure with our expertly crafted packing list. Visiting these unique islands for the first time can be daunting, but fear not! EquinoxTours is…
How many species of frigatebirds are there in the world?
The frigatebirds form a small family of five closely related species, placed in a single genus fregata. These highly aerial seabirds are really designed for a predominantly aerial life…
Galapagos Flightless Cormorant, Unique in the World
What a wondrous creature – the Galapagos Flightless Cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi). There is nothing like it anywhere else in the world. It epitomizes the meaning of species adaptation and…
Galapagos cruise or island hopping? Which of the two is better?
There is a misconception when you make plans to travel to the Galapagos Islands, that the only option to visit the islands is aboard a boat, which is not…
Our amazing encounter with a blue whale; an unforgettable experience
It was a sunny morning; the sea was calm and its waters transparent; a perfect day to start our activities with our fearless snorkelers. It was interesting to see…
What’s the Difference Between Llamas and Alpacas?
Llamas and alpacas are both part of the camel family Camelidae hailing from South America. Both have been used by humans for transportation and fleece production for a few…
The Pink Iguana from Galapagos: A new endemic specie
Despite the attention given to them, the Galápagos have not yet finished offering evolutionary surprises. When Darwin visited the Galápagos, he observed both marine (Amblyrhynchus sp.) and land (Conolophus…
Trying to determine the origin of the vampire finch
The Galapagos is well known to be the home of great number of endemic species. One of the rarest and most interesting creatures is the vampire finch (Geospiza difficilis).…
How to Prepare for the Inca Trail
Hiking the Inca Trail is an experience of a lifetime and preparing is part of the adventure. It is recommended three days of pre-hikes to help you acclimatize to…
Identifying Boobies and Gannets
Boobies and gannets are ten species of large tropical seabirds that form the family Sulidae and order Suliformes. They vary in length from 60 to 85 cm (24 to…
Whose cross is the abandoned in Tagus Cove, Isabela Island?
Few days ago, I was walking with my group along the path that leads to the top of the hill in Caleta Tagus on Isabela Island. I had already…