Galapagos Islands and Ecuador Travel Blog

Ecuador tourism sector set to increase costs up to 12% in February 2010

Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:54:11 +0000
DATE: FEBRUARY 1st, 2010In an effort by the central government of Ecuador to generate more funds, stricter financial and tax legislation are being implimented. A direct effect is on the Ecuadorian tourism sector.The Galápagos Islands are at the edge of their carrying capacity, absorbing some 120,000 tourists yearly, a figure that almost trebled in [...]
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Galapagos sea lions moving from the islands to Peru

Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:18:11 +0000
Scientists report colony of Galápagos sea lions in northern PeruJanuary 28, 2010Original source:  Andean Airmail & Peruvian TimesThe Organization for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Animals, or Orca, says a colony of sea lions endemic to the Galápagos Islands have established a colony off the coast of northern Peru as a result of increased sea [...]
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Earthquake report in Galapagos region

Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:04:05 +0000
JANUARY 29/2010The USGS reports the following:Magnitude5.0Date-TimeFriday, January 29, 2010 at 13:16:29 UTCFriday, January 29, 2010 at 07:16:29 AM at epicenterTime of Earthquake in other Time ZonesLocation1.979°N, 90.303°WDepth10 km (6.2 miles) set by location programRegionGALAPAGOS ISLANDS REGIONDistances325 km (205 miles) NNW of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos330 km (205 miles) NNE of Puerto Villamil, Isabela, [...]
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Galapagos economic boat GABY – warning

Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:35:48 +0000
As a public courtesy, and following Sangay Touring’s constant ethical and professional approach to Galapagos cruises, we publish the following regarding the economic Galapagos Islands boat, M/Y Gaby (aka Gabi):Ecuadorian Ministry of TourismOficio No.- MT-GRG-2010-0013Date: January 21, 2010To all tour operators and agencies we inform you of the report by the Puerto Ayora Port Captain [...]
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Galapagos cruise considerations

Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:32:22 +0000
GALAPAGOS BOAT & CRUISE SELECTION TIPSGALAPAGOS ISLANDSIMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS …..CRUISE LENGTHSelecting a short cruise (i.e., 3 or 4-nights) when a longer cruise is what you want; or selecting a long cruise (i.e., 7-nights) when a shorter cruise is really want you need.What is not commonly stated is the following: The first and last day of [...]
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