{"id":172,"date":"2020-10-25T18:13:26","date_gmt":"2020-10-25T18:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/?p=172"},"modified":"2021-07-19T21:37:54","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T21:37:54","slug":"the-true-value-of-galapagos-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/the-true-value-of-galapagos-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"The true value of the Galapagos Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; text_color=&#8221;light&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#000000&#8243; 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custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.9&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_3_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#e09900&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_3_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;justified&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This time we are not going to refer to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/why-is-a-galapagos-trip-expensive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the price of a trip to this wonderful place<\/a><\/strong>, but on the contrary, we will refer to <strong>the true value of the Galapagos Islands\u00a0\ud83d\udc22\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f<\/strong> and the importance of them in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellow, we invite you to continue reading this post and <strong>discover &#8220;the true value of the Galapagos Islands &#8220;<\/strong>, from our point of view as experts in this dazzling <strong>natural and tourist destination in the world.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Iguanas.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"marine iguanas galapagos\" class=\"wp-image-9723 aligncenter size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Iguanas.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Iguanas-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The true value of its biodiversity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this beautiful archipelago of volcanic origin located 1000 km from the Ecuadorian coast there is <strong>great biodiversity\u00a0\ud83d\udc27\ud83d\udc22\ud83e\udd8e\ud83d\udc2c\ud83d\udc20<\/strong>, that is, there is a great variety of life, which includes plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, in short, <strong>a large number of species that are unique in the world<\/strong>, as you will not be able to find them anywhere else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the true value of the Galapagos biodiversity lies in <strong>the conservation of its <a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/top-species-on-the-galapagos-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">endemic species<\/a><\/strong>, which you will be able to admire if you decide to visit this beautiful place, declared a <strong>Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO<\/strong>, on September 8, 1978.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/take-care-sealion.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"baby Galapagos sea lion\" class=\"wp-image-9559 aligncenter size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/take-care-sealion.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/take-care-sealion-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>It is important to mention that this amazing place is known around the world as <a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/galapagos-islands-the-natural-laboratory-of-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;<strong>the natural laboratory of the world&#8221;<\/strong><\/a> \ud83d\udd2c\ud83c\udf43\ud83d\udc22 that inspired the naturalist <a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/why-the-galapagos-islands-inspired-charles-darwin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Charles Darwin<\/strong><\/a> and helped him conclude his famous <strong>&#8220;Theory of Evolution&#8221; that was published in 1859<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What makes the Galapagos Islands special?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worldwide, Galapagos has been recognized as <strong>one of the best-preserved volcanic archipelagos\u00a0\ud83c\udf0b\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f in the world<\/strong>, since 95% of the originally registered species are kept in a <strong>good state of conservation<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its 7,970 square kilometers of land area and 138,000 square kilometers of its marine reserve, the enchanted islands are <strong>home to more than 7 thousand endemic and native species<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/galapagos-activities.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Amazing activities - Galapagos\" class=\"wp-image-9602 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/galapagos-activities.jpg 900w, https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/galapagos-activities-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, the Galapagos Islands\u00a0<span><strong>\ud83d\udc22\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f<\/strong><\/span> are a magical destination to <strong>learn and know more about the origin of life<\/strong>, and how has evolved over millions of years. <strong>Educational tourism<\/strong> \ud83e\udd20\u270c\ufe0f and scientific expeditions\u00a0\ud83e\udd13\ud83d\udd2c are one of the strongest points of this wonderful place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without a doubt, a <a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/galapagos-cruises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>cruise<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\ud83d\udea2 through the most famous archipelago in the world is <strong>the best way to explore, discover, and recognize<\/strong> the true value of the Galapagos Islands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.0&#8243; 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Galapagos is a top destination and for its beauty, it is worth any cost.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a US citizen think Hawaii or Alaska. Both destinations are more expensive because they are far from the central areas of the country. Similarly, if you are Canadian, areas like Yellowknife or Inuvik are relatively more expensive because they are in a remote polar zone.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something similar happens in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gal%C3%A1pagos_Islands\"><strong>Galapagos<\/strong><\/a>, the Islands are located off the mainland about 600 miles from the Ecuadorian coast, 30 minutes by plane, and 2-3 days by boat (cannot be reached by car). Therefore, inputs such as food, household items, clothing, fuels, construction materials, and even workers have to be transferred from <strong>Ecuador to the Galapagos Islands<\/strong>. To help the transfers, the Ecuadorian Air Force transports many supplies and each charge about $ 1 per kilo.<\/span>\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-180 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bartolome-Panorama.jpg\" alt=\"best deals, galapagos kids galapagos islands kids family vacation galapagos islands family vacation galapagos galapagos family trip galapagos budget galapagos tours budget galapagos cheap budget galapagos islands travel galapagos on a budge galapagos cruises galapagos cruises celebrity galapagos cruises luxury galapagos cruises best galapagos cruises national geographic galapagos cruise ships, galapagos cruises 2021 infografia coronavirus coronavirus vaccine\" width=\"700\" height=\"254\" \/>\n\n<strong style=\"font-size: 29px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Imports to the island<\/strong>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you can imagine how much it costs to build a hotel or maintain a cruise. Most materials and supplies must be sent. Therefore, the cost of land is also higher. The beds, food, and decoration cost more than it would cost on the continent. For this reason, the costs are fully justified as a result of being a remote but wonderful location in the Pacific Ocean.<\/span>\n\n[grwebform url=\"https:\/\/app.getresponse.com\/view_webform_v2.js?u=wn6KX&amp;webforms_id=55181204\" css=\"on\" center=\"off\" center_margin=\"200\"\/]\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/events\/1468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Galapagos National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important factors to justify the cost of the wonderful islands in the conservation of the \"Galapagos National Park\" heritage declared by UNESCO. The preservation of its endemic fauna and flora and the constant maintenance of its environment. Environmental preservation programs are needed to keep the park in its natural state. These types of activities have a high cost, for this reason, the entrance to the Park has an entrance fee, to help preserve the site.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, \"pollution prevention\" and \"environmental quality control\" projects are carried out, programs for the preservation of species such as giant turtles, unique to Galapagos, are integrated.<\/span>\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-179 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/parquenacional.jpg\" alt=\"best deals, galapagos kids galapagos islands kids family vacation galapagos islands family vacation galapagos galapagos family trip galapagos budget galapagos tours budget galapagos cheap budget galapagos islands travel galapagos on a budge galapagos cruises galapagos cruises celebrity galapagos cruises luxury galapagos cruises best galapagos cruises national geographic galapagos cruise ships, galapagos cruises 2021 infografia coronavirus coronavirus vaccine\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/>\n<h2><strong>Internet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internet in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gal%C3%A1pagos_Islands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Galapagos<\/strong><\/a> is also more expensive to have due to the remoteness of the Island. The internet service and calls are provided by satellite vs. the signal in Ecuador that is integrated by network cables.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, Galapagos Islands has an added value than other exotic sites in the world, the Islands are a unique and unrepeatable paradise. The cost to have a <strong>Galapagos Vacations<\/strong> can be high but it is worth because Galapagos is a unique experience in a lifetime and even more if you travel by cruise. The <a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>2020 Galapagos cruises<\/strong><\/a> offer a luxurious experience that is enriched with the wonders of the Island.<\/span>\n\n<img class=\"wp-image-152 \" src=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Barcos-Galagents.jpg\" alt=\"best deals, galapagos kids galapagos islands kids family vacation galapagos islands family vacation galapagos galapagos family trip galapagos budget galapagos tours budget galapagos cheap budget galapagos islands travel galapagos on a budge galapagos cruises galapagos cruises celebrity galapagos cruises luxury galapagos cruises best galapagos cruises national geographic galapagos cruise ships, galapagos cruises 2021 infografia\" width=\"589\" height=\"331\" \/>\n\nTo visit Galapagos there are some options, such as the Island Hopping that is cheaper but you can not know all the corners of the Island. Tourism in cruisers is the best option because you can enjoy the real experience that Galapagos offers.\n<ul>\n \t<li>The cruisers have access to all the islands, taking into account that only 3% are inhabited<\/li>\n \t<li>Traveling on a cruise you can see better the <strong>Galapagos animals.<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li>Only cruise ships have access to all corners that hide wonders of the islands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to meet in the best <strong>Galapagos cruise ships<\/strong>, click here: <a href=\"https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/\"><strong>https:\/\/cruisetogalapagos.com\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\n\n[grwebform url=\"https:\/\/app.getresponse.com\/view_webform_v2.js?u=wn6KX&amp;webforms_id=55181004\" css=\"on\" center=\"off\" 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