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Galápagos Islands / Ecuador

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A pair of blue-footed boobies displaying their bright blue feet during a mating ritual on Lobos Island — Photo: Diego Delso, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Author Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Galápagos Islands, Ecuador, for the best experience?May — the warm season's water has not yet given up its clarity, the blue-footed boobies have started dancing on North Seymour, the frigatebirds are displaying on…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Galápagos Islands on a first visit?Walk the tortoise breeding center at the Charles Darwin Research Station, climb to the Bartolomé viewpoint over Pinnacle Rock, snorkel with sea lions at a park visitor…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Galápagos Islands, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat where the fleet lands: the kiosk grills of Calle Charles Binford in Puerto Ayora for whole fried brujo, canchalagua ceviche on San Cristóbal, spiny lobster only…

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