DAVID GORDILLO, Author at Fragata Yacht

Author: DAVID GORDILLO

The constant and regular monitoring of the Galapagos Islands

Different national and international organizations carry out monitoring of the flora and fauna of the Enchanted Islands. The main objectives of these preventive measures are strengthening the ecotourism in Galapagos, conserving nature, and improving the living conditions of the island’s population. In this regard, some organizations are working together with the same general objectives. For

Galapagos cheaper thanks to Ministry of Tourism

Tourist packages at low cost is the strategy to increase domestic tourism. Within the framework of the Great Tourist Fair, that took place at the Financial Platform on November 7, national tour packages were launched at reduced prices. The goal of the Ministry of Tourism (Mintour) is to reach 1 × 1 in receptive tourism.

Facts about Galapagos giant tortoises that will surprise you

In case you did not know, the word “galápago” means tortoise. The place was inhabited by exotic creatures, but among all, the most numerous were huge turtles that amazed everyone. Although it is yet unknown how the giant tortoises arrived at the Galapagos Islands, it is believed that they may have used some natural structures

Galapagos named as the leading beach destination in the world

Galapagos has become the ‘Leading Beach Destination in the World’, placing Ecuador as a paradise in the middle of the world, within the 24Th World Travel Awards (WTA) that took place in Vietnam. This recognition was broadcast by the Ministry of Tourism, through a statement. According to the State portfolio, while Galapagos is positioned with

The charms of Galapagos will be observed by one billion people in China

One billion subscribers of the company Tencent (leader in Internet services and social networks We Chat and QQ in China) will know the charms of the Galapagos Islands through live transmissions. The initiative, called Project QQ X, seeks to spread the most enchanting places on the planet. In this context, Galapagos has been chosen as

A paradise called Galápagos

The Galapagos Islands or the Archipelago of Columbus, is a province of Ecuador, located 972 kilometers west of the Ecuadorian coast. Officially, it is also called the Insular Region of Ecuador. The capital is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno and reports directly to the National Government. The Galapagos Islands is an archipelago made up of 13 large

Fernandina Island

It is an island of very recent formation, and one of the youngest islands of the archipelago. It is located in the western part of Galapagos, and separated from its neighbor, the nearby Isabela Island. In terms of surface, it is the third in size of all the islands. On the other hand, The Island

A message of environmental conservation

The first pilot plan to carry a message of environmental conservation through the experiences of care in the Galapagos Marine Reserve (RMG), began in the archipelago with the participation of students of second year of high school, within the Student Participation Program of the Directorate of the Galapagos National Park (DPNG): 22 students were allowed

A future vision of the Galapagos Islands

We live in one of the largest and best preserved archipelagos on the planet. For this reason, we believe that Galapagos is an emblematic place of the world because of its unique species, its wonderful islands, and its beautiful attraction sites. Additionally, all the natural elements of the archipelago emerged from evolutionary processes that occurred

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