Galapagos Facts
Galapagos Facts
Abundant fearless wildlife, visitors can get up close and personal to some of the world's rarest animals
The Galapagos was home to the only surviving giant Pinta tortoise, 'Lonesome George' which unfortunately died in June 2012.
The convergence of three major oceanic currents brings an incredible mix of marine life to Galapagos
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana is the only lizard to swim in the ocean
Darwin's research in Galapagos led to the groundbreaking theory of The Origin of Species
In 1978 UNESCO designated Galapagos as the first World Heritage site
The movie Captain and Commander was filmed on the islands of Bartholomew and Santiago
The name 'galapagos', an old Spanish word for 'saddle', was originally used by Bishop Tomas and his crew to describe the giant tortoises but the name stuck
Due to the early presence of both Spanish and English inhabitants in Galapagos, the Islands now have both Spanish and English names
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