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A Tribute to Galapagos Icon "Lonesome George"

Lonesome George, the giant tortoise that became perhaps the best-known resident of Galapagos Islands passed away this past Sunday in his pen at the Charles Darwin Research Station. Scientists estimate...

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Tiny South Plaza Island is Home to an Abundance of Wildllife

The Galapagos Islands are legendary for their population of curious, approachable wildlife, and South Plaza island — one of the smallest in the chain — is a great place to see many of the Galapagos'...

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Experience Marine Wildlife Snorkeling Off the Galapagos Coast

When visiting the Galapagos Islands, you will see interesting creatures from blue-footed boobies and Galapagos iguanas to giant tortoises and a slew of endemic finches.read more

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Sea Lions Sunning on the Shore

The Galapagos Islands are so isolated that many animals living there have evolved into entirely new species from their mainland counterparts, and the sea lions that make their home on the islands are...

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Galapagos Birding: Flycatchers Come Out to Welcome You

The plants and animals found on Galapagos that helped Darwin form his Theory of Evolution are exactly what makes a Galapagos cruise unforgettable. There are many endemic birds on the archipelago,...

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Macho "Diego" Helps Save Galapagos Tortoises

There are many reasons to travel to the Galapagos Islands, but the diverse, approachable wildlife is one of the most popular reasons for people to visit the archipelago. Besides Charles Darwin's...

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5 Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Try in Latin America

It’s no surprise that Central America has a lot to offer in the way of drinks that have a little bite to them, whether it’s rum, sugar cane liquor, or in the way of lighter options, pilsner beer....

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Guard Your Cameras – the Marine Iguanas are Close!

The marine iguana is the only lizard species in the world that relies entirely upon the sea for its food. The marine iguana is indeed a very unique lizard. They are, to the casual observer, somewhat...

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Photo of the Week: Ecuador's Red Crabs

Director of Program Development Bill Robison spent part of last year in Ecuador scouting IE's new Ecuador tour and shares some of the interesting sites from his journey. read more

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6 Unknown Ruins in Ecuador & Peru

While iconic places like Machu Picchu and the Parthenon are hot spots for travelers, lesser known sites across the globe offer insight into our past without the pesky crowds. The Inca and Maya left...

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