Galapagos Islands information

Every island in the Galapagos is different one from the other and all this is due to how they were formed. If the 4,600 million years of Earth´s history will be simulated in 24 hours, the Galapagos Islands had been formed in the last two minutes of that day. The 19 islands and 219 islets were created by successive volcanic eruptions over a hot spot located on the seafloor of the Nazca Plate. The first of them emerged in the middle of the Pacific Ocean about 5 million years ago. The islands are settled on the Nazca Plate and move about 5 centimeters a year eastward. That is why the oldest islands of the archipelago are far about 200 kilometers east from the youngest islands that are still above the hot spot.

Explore the Enchanted Islands

1) Isabela Island. 2) North Seymour Island. 3) South Plaza Island. 4) Santa Fe Island. 5) Santa cruz Island. 6) Bartolome Island. 7) Mosquera Island. 8) Santiago Island. 9) Rabida Island. 10) Floreana Island. 11) Genovesa Island. 12) Española Island. 13) San Cristobal Island. 14) Fernandina Island.

Papallacta hot Springs & Antisana Reserve | Quito

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Antisana Volvano

Explore Antisana's majestic volcano and breathtaking mountain landscape.

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Papallacta

Relax in Papallacta's mineral-rich thermal springs and spa.

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Mica Lagoon

Discover diverse wildlife in Antisana’s ecological reserve and Mica Lagoon.

Day 1: Quito – Antisana Ecological Reserve – Papallacta

AM:
Start your journey towards the Antisana Ecological Reserve, where you’ll marvel at the towering Antisana Volcano, Ecuador’s fourth-highest peak. On your way, you’ll pass by Secas Lagoon, formed by a relatively new lava flow. Enjoy birdwatching with sightings of condors, Andean gulls, and other native species, while also keeping an eye out for the occasional white-tailed deer or Andean fox. Discover the stunning natural surroundings of Mica Lagoon, with its unique plant life adapted to the high-altitude environment.

Day 1: Quito – Antisana Ecological Reserve

PM:
Continue your journey from Antisana to Papallacta Springs, where a relaxing oasis of mineral-rich thermal pools’ll greet you. Spend your afternoon soaking in these soothing waters or indulging in spa treatments, surrounded by the picturesque highland scenery.

Day 2: Papallacta Hot Springs – Quito

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