THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS.– Galápagos Marine Reserve, established in 1986, the second one in the world, this extended protection to all animals and plants 15 nautical miles out into the ocean around each island. Within area, cruise ship pollution, colonization, and international fisheries are now controlled. GALÁPAGOS NATIONAL PARK. In 1959, all the Galápagos Islands, except settled areas such us Puerto Ayora and Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (the provincial capital) were declared National Park.
With its abundance of wild life, easy access and logistics, IT IS THE MOST POPULAR DESTINATION for ECOTRAVELERS to Ecuador. Arrival is by passenger jet from Quito and Guayaquil, and the tourists are transferred to ships of various sizes to visit the Islands for 5 to 14 days.
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