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The Galapagos Islands are one of the most appreciated natural destinations for nature lovers, adventurers and also luxury travelers. Therefore, tourism activities that take place in the Enchanted Islands are based on sustainable tourism practices that help the conservation of the islands<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the Galapagos Islands, you can coexist with the animal species that live in them because they do not feel any fear of people.<\/p><\/div>\n

But what is sustainable tourism, and how does it contribute to the conservation of the Galapagos Islands? Continue reading this short article and find out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sustainable tourism in the Galapagos Islands<\/b><\/h2>\n

As mentioned above, the Galapagos Islands are a unique natural destination on the planet and the tourism activities that take place there are intended to conserve the environment, protect the species that inhabit them, support the local economy and leave a legacy for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tourism activities based on sustainable practices and conservation projects in the Galapagos Islands will allow us to enjoy this unique wonder of the world.<\/p><\/div>\n

There are several practices that contribute to sustainable tourism in the Galapagos Islands as the best way to contribute to the conservation and care of the islands. Below, we would like to tell you about a case of success and innovation in the cruise sector in the Galapagos Islands.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ecological cruises in the Galapagos Islands<\/b><\/h3>\n

In the world’s only natural laboratory, as the Galapagos Islands is also known, ecological cruises were not an option, but rather an opportunity for innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n

For this reason, the owners of the EcoGalaxy Catamaran were able to take advantage of this opportunity by building the only ecological catamaran in the Galapagos Islands.<\/span><\/p>\n

The EcoGalaxy catamaran is a vessel that can welcome 16 passengers and 9 crew members on board, which has been built under four fundamental principles:<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf43 Reduce the use of natural materials that can affect the ecosystem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf43 Reduce fuel consumption and CO2 generation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf43 Efficient waste management.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf43 Promoting environmentally friendly practices among the local population and crew.<\/span><\/p>\n

With these simple, but effective practices, the only ecological catamaran in the Galapagos Islands has become the most attractive option for naturalists and for those who wish to enjoy an unforgettable expedition full of adventure while contributing to the care of the fragile ecosystem of the most famous archipelago in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The M\/C EcoGalaxy the only ecological catamaran for sixteen guests in the Galapagos Islands.<\/p><\/div>\n

An interesting fact about this boat is that they use biodegradable supplies such as toilet paper that is made from recycled materials and its consumption benefits thousands of recyclers in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start planning your adventure aboard the M\/C EcoGalaxy by clicking <\/i><\/strong>here<\/i><\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Projects for the conservation of the Galapagos Islands:<\/b><\/h2>\n

Sustainable tourism is part of the projects for the conservation of the Galapagos Islands, however, not everything is tourism in the islands, there are several scientific projects that seek to prevent the extinction of the unique animals and plants in the world that inhabit the archipelago.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Projects, Giant Tortoise Tagging \u00a9 Christian Ziegler. Photo taken from: Galapagos Conservation Trust.<\/p><\/div>\n

Below, we will mention some of the conservation projects that are carried out permanently in the islands:<\/span><\/p>\n

Galapagos Conservation: Wildlife Protection Projects<\/b><\/h3>\n