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Meet Zapa: Nat Hab Expedition Leader & Catalyst for Conservation

Cassiano Zaparoli—better known as “Zapa”—is passionate about exploring the wilds of South America. But he finds a joy in guiding nature adventures that tops...

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Traveler Story: Classic Galapagos Photo Adventure

"I am a biologist and when I retired, Galapagos was first on my bucket list. Even more than my curiosity about the unique wildlife on the islands was my keen...

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Charles Darwin, Natural History & the Galapagos Islands

[Excerpts from Adventure Guide to Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands, by Peter D. Krahenbuhl] One of the most amazing and interesting facts about the...

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Galapagos Islands—Geography & Geology

[Excerpts from Adventure Guide to Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands, by Peter D. Krahenbuhl] Set far off the coast of northwestern South America in the...

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Who Let the (Galapagos) Dogs Out?!

For those of us lucky enough to travel to the Galapagos Islands – one of the most magical places on Earth – one thing that we inevitably come to understand is...

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The Galapagos Islands—It’s All About Currents & Climate

The Galapagos Islands archipelago may easily be considered one of the most interesting and unique places to visit on earth. The question is, why? Or rather,...

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Lonesome George – he’s back in the Galapagos Islands! But isn’t he dead?

A visit to the Galapagos Islands can provide one of the most magical life-changing experiences for anyone, not the least of which was its influence on Charles...

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Floreana Island – Galapagos History & Must See!

The Galapagos Islands, arguably the most famous islands in the world, have a rich, fairly recent history filled with whalers, pirates and fur-seal traders,...

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Conservation through Tourism in the Galapagos – a Needed Interview, Part 2

In Part 1 of my interview with Executive Director of the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA), Matt Kareus, we discussed the...

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Andean Condor Success Story: An Example for the Future of Conservation and Tourism

Hacienda Zuleta, a colonial-era working farm in the Andean Highlands, sits at 9,600 feet in the Imbabura Province of Ecuador. Guests on select Natural...

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Conservation through Tourism in the Galapagos – a Needed Interview, Part 1

Looking for any excuse to write about one of my favorite destinations on the entire planet, the Galapagos Islands, I recently caught up with my friend and...

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Ecuador & Galapagos Fun Facts—Part 3: Mainland Ecuador

In our first two Fun Facts articles we discovered some Galapagos Islands Fun Facts for Kids, as well as interesting characteristics of Galapagos geography,...

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Galapagos Fun Facts—Part 2: Conservation, Geography, Wildlife & More

In our last article in a series of Galapagos Islands fun facts, we learned about “enchanted” islands born of fire, as well as who discovered them and other...

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The Galapagos Islands: a Great Destination for Families

There is absolutely nowhere else in the world where you can experience such incredible nature, wildlife and educational opportunities than in the Galapagos...

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Galapagos Fun Facts for Children (And Grown Up Kids!)—Part 1

One of the most magical, real life places on earth for children is the Galapagos Islands. The archipelago, located nearly 600 miles off of the coast of...

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That Magic Otavalo Overload

This post was written by Natural Habitat Adventures Chief Exploratory Officer Olaf Malver. Read more of Olaf's fascinating travel anecdotes on his regular...

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Renewables Energize a Sustainable Future for the Galapagos Islands

This is the summer of exciting initiatives and new, hopeful directions for the future of the Galapagos Islands. In March, Ecuadorian President signed a decree...

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Ecuador Appoints Woman Director of Galapagos National Park

Ecuador is making significant strides in a progressive approach toward conservation and diversity. In March, President Correa designated an additional...