El Nino years

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Affect on the weather

When El Ninos occur, you are likely to experience more rain and storms during the wet season. But fortunately, El Nino years are infrequent.

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Geography

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Geographic location

The Galapagos Islands straddle the equator and sit isolated in the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) west of the Ecuador mainland.

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Island count

There are 13 volcanic islands plus islets and protruding rock formations.

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Highest point
in the Galapagos

Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island is 1707 meters (5,600 feet) high.

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More facts

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Brightly shining stars

Because the islands are on the equator and far from smog and big city lights, the stars on clear nights are intensely bright and crisp.

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Money

Ecuador adopted the US dollar as its official paper money. However, coins are still Ecuadorian.

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Facts & tidbits - PAGE TWO

Facts & tidbits - PAGE THREE

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Best 5 islands
Top 5 land & shore wildlife
Top 5 birds
Top 5 marine life

Best Galapagos ships by category
Boat class - pros & cons
Itinerary tips
Cost and booking tips

Best time to go
Getting there tips
Packing tips
Snorkeling tips
Diving tips
Some more helpful tips

Celebrity Xpedition
Charles Darwin - Brief bio
Interesting Galapagos facts

World's Top 100 Wonders

World's Top 1000 Wonders

Site map

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Ecuador Ministry of Tourism

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