1. Galapagos Islands
Made by:
Adriana Ramos

2. Location 972 km west of continental Ecuador.
The capital is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

3. Climate
It is subtropical
Humboldt Current
El Nino Current

4. Population Population around 40,000 people.
Five of the islands are inhabited
Baltra
Floreana
Isabela
San Cristobal
Santa Cruz

5. Conservation Marine Iguana Land Iguana Blue-footed Booby
Waved Albatross

6. Galápagos Giant tortoise
Sea lion
Penguin
Frigate bird

7. Environmental Threats

8. Introduced Species PLANTS ANIMALS Guayaba Avocado Cascarilla Balsa
Blackberry
Orange
Grapefriut
Lemon
Higuerilla
Goats
Pigs
Dogs
Rats
Cats
Mice
Sheep
Horses
Donkeys
Cows
Poultry
Ants
Cockroaches
Parasites

9. Endangered Species
Galápagos marine sanctuary
Illegal fishing activities
Development problems
For their fins
Sharks
Tourism and a human population explosion, are further destroying habitats.

10. When is the best time to visit Galapagos?
Between December to May
From June to November

11. Getting There
By plane
By ship

12. Get Around Budget: By boat
Cruises: Millennium, Estrella de Mar I and II,
Budget:
$150 per day

13. Activities
Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
Climb the hill

14. Surfing
Galapagos National Park

15. Cuisine Seafood Soups Ceviche de Camarones Locro Soup
Encococado de Pescado
Chupe de Pescado
Tapao
Yaguarlocro
Tronquito
Caldo de pata

16. Baked Goods Others Empanadas Fried Plantains Cuy Llapingachos
Rice with Beans
Tortillas de Maiz
Seco de Pollo
Lomo Salteado
Seco de Chivo

17. Hotels

18. Nightlife
Puerto Ayora
Santa Cruz

19. Landmarks