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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,...

Natural Habitat Adventures

How to Spot a Jaguar in the Peruvian Amazon

Elusive, stealthy and stunningly beautiful creatures, jaguars are a sight that many people hope to see when they venture into the Amazon rain forest. The...

About Galapagos

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...

About Galapagos

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...

About Galapagos

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...

About Galapagos

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...

Emily Deemer

Butterfly Beauty in Numbers

By Kate Willingham, Destination Manager at Natural Habitat Adventures I’ve always loved butterflies. Growing up, I would tromp around our backyard looking for...

About Galapagos

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...

About Galapagos

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...

About Galapagos

Rediscovery of ‘Extinct’ Giant Tortoises in the Galapagos Islands

The Galápagos Islands, famed for the adaptive wonders of its unique species, had humble beginnings with just 15 original species evolving to make the islands...

About Galapagos

Get Down & Boogie with a (Blue-footed) Booby!

For many, experiencing Galapagos boobies—a rather funny named bird—are a highlight of any trip to this enchanted archipelago. It may be because of their...

About Galapagos

Top Galapagos Islands Birds to See (Part Two)

In part one of this article, we looked at Galapagos Finches, three species of boobies (blue-footed, red-footed and masked), and the giant waved albatross....

About Galapagos

Top Galapagos Islands Birds to See (Part One)

When asked what my favorite part of the Galapagos Islands is, I never know quite where to begin, as the surreal landscapes and friendly wildlife are all so...

About Galapagos

10 Reasons to Kayak the Galapagos

In past posts, I've made the case for why it's far better to explore much of the natural world from inside a kayak, rather than aboard a behemoth cruise...

About Galapagos

Unplugged, Unreachable and Overjoyed

“Life takes on new meaning away from civilization,” said our naturalist guide, Roberto Plaza, as we walked down a quiet Galapagos Islands path on the first...

About Galapagos

Natural Habitat Guides Top List of Best in Galapagos

At Natural Habitat Adventures, we pride ourselves in our commitment in to excellence in service on all of our trips, and our devotion to wildlife conservation...

About Galapagos

Biodiversity Hotspots Discovered on Galapagos Expedition

The Galapagos Islands are typically known for Charles Darwin’s “survival of the fittest” theory and the species richness of its unique wildlife—60% of all...

About Galapagos

“Galapagos 3D: Nature’s Wonderland” An IMAX Adventure for All

With family in town for the holidays and trying to find an activity we could all enjoy, I noticed that Galapagos 3D: Nature’s Wonderland, an IMAX production,...

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