The Galapagos Islands
Infinity Fun and Travel What is so special about the Galapagos Islands? I've been hearing a lot about the Galapagos Islands. If you like adventure and exotic animals this is the place to visit. The Galapagos has an abundant unfearful wildlife that visitors can get up-close and personal with. It is home to some of the rarest animal species in the world. The name 'Galapagos' is an old Spanish word for 'saddle'. It was originally used by Bishop Tomas and his crew to describe the giant tortoises, but the name stuck. Here's some information I found about the islands: 1. Where are the Galapagos located? The Archipelago is a group of 19 volcanic islands, 13 large and 6 small with dozens of islets and rocks that cover over 17,000 square miles. The islands are located on each side of the equator. It's closest point to the mainland is off 600 miles from the west coast of Ecuador in South America. 2. When is the best time to visit the Galapagos? There's no bad...