Carnival in Galapagos
Carnival in Galapagos
All listen up: Carnival season is almost upon us. This popular festival season is celebrated around the world from Venice, Italy, Rio in Brazil and the infamous Mardi Grass in New Orleans.
This grand festival is also celebrated in Latin America with a vengeance, and people flock to places like The Galapagos Islands in Ecuador to celebrate Carnival Season surrounded by the stunning nature and exotic beauty that abounds here. You can feel the distinct ambience the celebration creates and is clearly visible in the vibrant mood of the tourists visiting from around the world, specially in Tortuga Bay.
The celebration starts in February, and last for five exciting not stop, action packed days, with the excitement of all the parades and public street parties. The energy never stops and the mood is a nonstop festival, the pulsating music never stops, visitors join in and dance with the locals. If you don’t dance well, no worries, there are plenty of gorgeous local ladies and handsome boys that will be happy to teach you. Just let go and have the time of your life in the most beautiful island in the whole world: Galapagos.
If you choose to slow it down a bit from all the partying and festivities, the options are endless. Take a day and visit the beach, or go snorkeling exploring the pristine waters with the most spectacular variety of underwater life on the planet, walk with the giant turtles that make the islands famous. Numerous day cruises with all the comfort like Stella Maris or Humbolt Explorer are available for all budgets and tastes. The scenery is spectacular and the restaurants are fabulous in bars like La Panga in Santa Cruz Island.
During the pre- Lenten period before Ash Wednesday, there is a mass in the catholic district that kicks off the start of Cuaresma, a word meaning the beginning of death of Jesus Christ.Visitors are always welcome to participate in these events and you can fully expect to be swept up in festive atmosphere.
What are you waiting for, pick up the phone and make your reservation with Galasam, the
Tour operator with the know how to make it happen, and prepare yourself to have the most exciting Carnival celebration of your life. I can’t wait to get back again and party away in this fantastic and unique island.
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