It is pretty exciting to see a sea turtle; they are a rare sight. But not as rare in the Galapagos. During our trips, we saw many sea turtles in many locations. We saw them swimming near the boat, while snorkeling and while walking near a mating area. The four Galapagos sea turtle species include the Green…
On our hike to Las Grietas on Santa Cruz Island, we walked by an unusual-looking lake. It had a lot of algae floating in it, which looked kind of like large blobs of broccoli soup. Our guide, Bolivar, told us that it was a salt lake. This was the first time I saw a salt lake. In…
Ecuador is famous for its volcanoes. And the Galapagos Islands were formed by volcanic activity. How many volcanoes are on the Galapagos Islands? And what type of volcanoes are they? There are 21 emergent Galapagos Islands volcanoes. Only Wolf and La Cumbre volcanoes are active; the other 19 are dormant or extinct. These Galapagos volcanoes…
If you’ve traveled to Ecuador or are interested in it’s culture or cuisine, you’ve probably heard of horchata. Maybe you even tried this herbal tea during your travels in South America and you want to recreate the experience at home. Learn about Ecuador’s pink horchata tea: ingredients, recipe, health benefits, origins, and caffeine content. This…
When deciding which countries in Latin America to visit, safety ranking is an important factor. In this article, we’ll take a look at the safest countries in Latin America, where they’re ranked, and a little bit about what to do in each country. The safest countries in Latin America are Costa Rica and Uruguay. This is…
While the animals are the biggest draw for most Galapagos visitors, the beaches are often where they are seen. They are often seen resting, feeding, or playing on the beach. Or you’ll enter the beach to swim and snorkel with them. Here are the best Galapagos beaches by their island. We’ll begin with the beaches…
What’s the difference between jaguars vs cheetahs? These two big cats have quite a few interesting points to compare, from size to markings to speed. In this post, we’ll take a look at 8 key differences between jaguars and cheetahs. Jaguars and cheetahs are both large cat species. And while they have a similar appearance,…
As you plan your trip to the Galapagos Islands, you’ll read about Baltra Island. What can you do on Baltra Island and how do you get there? In this guide, you’ll learn everything for planning your Galapagos trip, via Baltra Island. Baltra Island is one of two primary entry points for travelers. On our three…
Birds are some of the most majestic creatures on earth and they come in varying sizes and shapes. Which are the biggest birds that fly? Here are the largest birds in the world by wingspan and weight. The largest flying bird in the world by wingspan is the wandering albatross. This enormous bird has a…
Thinking about traveling to South America, but wondering which country to go to? In this article, you’ll see which countries are considered to be the safest according to data, and not the opinions of tourism marketing. You’ll also learn about some interesting places to visit in each country. The safest countries in South America are…