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Informative articles about the Galápagos: conservation, nature, history, and everything worth knowing before and during a visit to the archipelago.
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The coral Galápagos thought it had lost reappears after 25 years
For 25 years no one saw Galápagos' solitary coral and it was presumed lost. In 2024, expeditions by the Charles Darwin Foundation and the National Park found more than 250 live colonies near Isabela and Fernandina. Here is why this little coral matters so much to the ocean.
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The flycatcher sings again on Cerro Azul
For decades no one saw a little vermilion flycatcher on Cerro Azul volcano, on Isabela, and some had written it off there. An expedition of park rangers and scientists found 19 birds, including fledglings: a small population is still alive. Here is what the finding means.
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A green turtle beat December to Playa Grande
December had not arrived yet, but a green turtle was already nesting at Playa Grande, Puerto Villamil. Here is why this encounter caught our attention and how you can help if you come across a turtle on the sand.
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Inter-island boats in Galápagos: what the new fares mean for you
Since August 11, 2026, taking the boat between Santa Cruz, Isabela, San Cristóbal and Floreana costs more. Here is what you pay now, what you need for the resident fare, and what to check before buying your ticket.