Galapagos guides are among the best in the world. In better times, they give their all to take of their guests and to act as excellent stewards and ambassadors for

Tourism is the driving force behind the economy of the Galapagos Islands and directly and indirectly provides employment for most of the islands’ residents. So when the Covid-19 crisis was

When the Covid-19 crisis was declared a global pandemic last March, hundreds of Galapagos guides were suddenly out of work. With few other options to support themselves and their families,

Public libraries are an important resource in any community, but they are even more critical in remote places like the Galapagos Islands, where access to the internet, books, skills training,

Deciding what to take with you on a Galapagos Islands adventure can be as personal as your reasons for choosing the “enchanted isles” as your destination or selecting your travel companion. So, of course,

Packing for a new adventure is always exciting. And the anticipation seems to grow with every item you carefully place in your suitcase.  I remember being in that happy state

For a place that has so much biodiversity that the number of animal and plant types appears to be almost countless, it seems counterintuitive that there would be only two seasons in

This month, IGTOA awarded $113,000 to six organizations working on the frontlines of Galapagos conservation, science, education, and community activism and outreach. The grants, which were funded by IGTOA’s member companies and donations

Things are looking a little rosier for the Galapagos Islands after Ecuador announced last week that it had negotiated a deal with Credit Suisse to buy back $1.6 billion of

IGTOA will hold its annual member meeting at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora on October 13 and 14. This will be our first member meeting in the