The Galapagos are a UNESCO World Heritage site comprised of more than 100 islands. The islands, nicknamed a “living museum,” are home to many rare or endangered plants and animals.

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's ...

At the start of the year, the New York Times has honored the Galápagos Islands. These stunning Ecuadorian islands have risen ...

These factors combined significantly threaten the ecological balance of the islands. The Galapagos National Park, inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978, is home to one of the most ...

From the culinary specialties of Tasmania to the plethora of wildlife in the Seychelles, islands far and wide are home to a ...

The Galapagos is an outdoor destination—visitors are typically on boats, in the water, or hiking—so good weather is important ...

Nearby, the ocean throws itself against Isla Beagle, one of a hundred-plus rocks, pinnacles, and islands that form the ... Galápagos and are one reason why UNESCO, in 2007, listed this place ...

Explore how climate change threatens 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites around the globe, from melting glaciers and rising sea ...

The following is a recount of the fall 2024 3-week study abroad trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands by student Lorna ...

The Galapagos Islands, 1,000 kilometres off Ecuador's Pacific coast, were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 for their unique plant and animal life, including giant tortoises ...