Contemplate evolution in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Located over 600 miles west of the South American continent this small island chain is one of the world's most beautiful & unique destinations. Sporting a diverse & un-encroached wildlife the Galapagos Islands were the setting in which geologist Charles Darwin found himself immersed when he developed his theory of evolution. He had noticed that the plant & animal life of the islands were unique from any other he had seen, & that they seem adapted to the local environment. Home to Green Sea Turtles, Sea Lions, & the iconic Galapagos Land Iguana. Tourism to the islands is quite difficult however, with an annual imposed cap of 60,000 visitors. The majority of whom come by cruise ship from Ecuador. It's not cheap, but if you have the resources, it's worth it.