Galápagos Islands - The first world heritage site chosen by UNESCO
Galápagos Islands in Ecuador provide one with an
extraordinary demonstration of what the world would be like if wild animals and
humans lived together in harmony. That being said, these astonishing islands
have also facilitated the development of animal life that is rare.
The islands became famous after Charles Darwin’s
visit that ended up inspiring his revolutionary theories. Galápagos Islands
consist of about 120 islands and have been formed by seismic and volcanic
activity, which also cater to another visual attraction provided for by this
site. Since, there is so much to see at the islands, especially if there is a
limited amount of time for the vacation, it becomes necessary to plan the stay
in advance. There are itineraries available online that cover all major islands
and make sure that the tourists make the most of the opportunity to experience
this exotic place.
Early human activity had damaged wild life at the
islands and there are some species (e.g, Galápagos tortoises) that are still
considered endangered due to those damaging activities. For these reasons,
measures to protect and conserve have been taken by the government and the
islands’ natural resources have now been secured.
Seeing the rare tortoises while staying at the
islands is a must. It would also be an amazing experience to do bird spotting
at Isla Daphne. Since Charles Darwin played a big role in the popularity of
Galápagos Islands, it becomes almost necessary to visit the Charles Darwin
Research Station at Isla Santa Cruz, which is also one of the largest islands
at Galápagos.
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