As of Sunday, January 12, 2020, La Cumbre, the shield volcano located on Fernandina Island, is currently erupting. Fernandina is third largest of the Galápagos Islands and the youngest of the archipelago at less than a million years old. Update (1/15): According to the Galápagos National Park (PNG), an overhead flight yesterday evening confirmed that … Continue reading Happening Now: La Cumbre Erupts on Fernandina Island (Updated)
No trip to the Galápagos Islands is complete without exploring the diversity of marine life below the surface. Most people don't realize that you will be snorkeling at least once a day when you are traveling via cruise, so make sure that you practice the basics and feel comfortable snorkeling if this is a new … Continue reading Top Snorkel Spots in the Galápagos Islands
When visiting the Galápagos Islands, make sure you know what you want to get out of your visit before you book your flights. Many people plan their trips around specific animal sightings, such as the albatross which can only be seen certain times of the year due to their migration patterns. It can get overwhelming … Continue reading When to Visit the Galápagos
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