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.

Quito its highlights | Quito | Ecuador Land Tours

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Architecture

Explore Quito's historic colonial architecture and churches.

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Equator

Visit the iconic Middle of the World Equator Monument.

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Views

Ride the Teleférico for panoramic
views of Quito.

Colonial Quito - Middle of the World Complex

Start your day with a thrilling ride on the Quito Teleférico, ascending to 4,100 meters (13,500 feet) above sea level. Take in breathtaking panoramic views of the city and surrounding valleys, and enjoy a short scenic hike along the high-altitude trails.

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Back in the city, discover Quito’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978 and the largest and best-preserved colonial town in the Americas. Wander through cobblestone streets and explore iconic landmarks like the Gothic-style Basilica del Voto Nacional, Independence Square, and the Presidential and Archbishop’s Palaces..

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Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, showcasing Spanish Renaissance architecture, then stroll down the famous "Street of the Seven Crosses." Along the way, admire religious masterpieces such as El Sagrario Church, the Jesuit Convent, and the spectacular Church of La Compañía de Jesús, known for its gold-covered interior. End your walk at the picturesque San Francisco Plaza.

After a box lunch, head to the Middle of the World Complex to see the Equator Monument and learn about Ecuador’s diverse cultures at the Museum of Ethnicity. The complex replicates Spanish colonial architecture with a central plaza and church.

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