A tribute to the greatest of geniuses, Darwin, is the archipelago in the Pacific under Ecuadorian sovereignty. Once a harsh land inhabited by eccentrics who had ended up here through their own will or that of others, today it is one of the paradises and last oases. The equator and the influence of the Pacific create a warm and humid climate. Tropical storms regularly provide weather dynamics, yet umbrellas are still unknown, because there is little point in them—the sun quickly dries everything. In wonderful international company, we travelled between the islands and followed evolution, swam with sharks, and admired the acrobatics of dolphins and sea lions. Lazy tortoises reminded us that in life one can take one’s time, while the birds gave the journey its name. The archipelago should be visited by everyone who has the desire and ability to travel, as it ranks among the greatest wonders.
The journey is relatively expensive, but local companies provide good and safe logistics, so it is not overly time-consuming. The conditions for entering the park become stricter (and more expensive) every year; in addition, the authorities considerably limit the number of visitors, which they of course compensate for by raising tourist fees.
The journey is relatively expensive, but local companies provide good and safe logistics, so it is not overly time-consuming. The conditions for entering the park become stricter (and more expensive) every year; in addition, the authorities considerably limit the number of visitors, which they of course compensate for by raising tourist fees.
