A pair of waved albatrosses during their courtship dance in the Galapagos Islands. The bird on the left is standing tall with its beak open. The bird on the right stretches horizontally towards the other bird. White plumage from head to chest, dark brown plumage on the rest of the birds' bodies. The bills are dark yellow.
Galapagos Wildlife Calendar: What You Can See Each Month
When is the best time to see Galapagos wildlife? Compare month-by-month highlights and plan your trip around albatrosses, tortoises, whales and sea lion pups.
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Two hikers on a dirt trail overlook a sprawling city with distant blue mountains under a cloudy sky.
Ecuador Travel Concerns? Get Honest Answers
Updated 2026 answers from local experts about real traveler worries on safety, cancellations, health and scams in mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
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Turquoise coastal inlet with rocky shoreline and a distant sailboat under a blue sky.
Galapagos Cruise Vs Island Hopping: Which Is the Best Way to Visit the Galapagos Islands?
This guide helps you decide what Galapagos tour type aligns with your budget, expectations and style, comparing factors like cost, wildlife and flexibility.
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Adult in a turquoise shirt helps a child on a sandy beach beside a group of sea lions resting by the water
Galapagos Cruise With a Toddler
Thinking about a Galapagos cruise with small children? Here’s what to expect, how to choose the right ship, and our top tips from personal experience.
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Tourist with curly brown hair in a red life jacket looks through the large open window of a boat, watching a humpback whale breaching out of the water.
The Ultimate Guide to Whale Watching in Ecuador
From humpback whales off the coast to orcas in the Galapagos and pink river dolphins in the Amazon, this guide covers where and when to see them all in Ecuador.
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A tourist is taking a picture of a baby sea lion in Puerto Ayora, Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands. The baby sea lion is perched on a brownish rock and curiously looks into our camera. The photographer is standing at its back to one side. The surrounding landscape includes black lava rocks, white sand and some arid vegetation including bushes and small trees in the background.
Galapagos Islands: 10 Fascinating Facts You Should Know
Everything you need to know about the Galapagos Islands and what makes them special. A quick read offering answers to frequently asked questions, and key facts.
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Group of two local women and a local girl dressed in colorful indigenous dresses posing with a tourist during carnival in Quito Ecuador.
Seasonal Guide to Quito
Plan your visit to Quito with our comprehensive month-by-month guide covering weather patterns, expected rainfall, national holidays and cultural festivities.
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Quito's El Panecillo hill and statue under a partly cloudy sky.
What Is the Weather Like in Quito?
Quito's hidden climate secret: How Ecuador's capital offers perfect temperatures at 2,850m, challenging everything you know about tropical weather.
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Travel couple in sporty outfits embracing after a hike at the top of a viewpoint. Arid vegetation and orange-brown-sandy dirt ground. View into a crater lake with turquoise-colored water. Blue sea in the background with a little white yacht in it.
How Much Does a Galapagos Tour Cost?
Discover the real cost of a Galapagos vacation including overall pricing examples for Galapagos cruises and island hopping tours, from budget to luxury class.
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