{"id":13982,"date":"2022-02-01T00:06:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T00:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/?p=13982"},"modified":"2026-01-23T10:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T15:36:28","slug":"galapagos-marine-reserve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/blog\/galapagos\/galapagos-marine-reserve\/","title":{"rendered":"Galapagos Marine Reserve: Protecting Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Galapagos Islands are home to nearly 3,000 marine species. For this reason, the Galapagos Marine Reserve has been protected since 1998, and on January 14, 2022, it was expanded to 198,000 km<sup>2<\/sup> to save its unique biodiversity. Marine creatures such as sea turtles, manta rays, whales, and sharks transit through this space during their migratory routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><div><div><a href=\"#species-found-in-the-galapagos-marine-reserve\">Species Found in The Galapagos Marine Reserve<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#further-reading\">Further Reading<\/a><\/div><div><a href=\"#tour-galapagos-now\">Tour Galapagos Now!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>On board a scientific vessel from the <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Galapagos National Park<\/strong><\/a> anchored in the bay of <strong>Puerto Ayora<\/strong> (capital of <a title=\"3-Day Complete Santa Cruz\" href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/3-day-complete-santa-cruz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Santa Cruz Island<\/strong><\/a>), the Ecuadorian president, <strong>Guillermo Lasso<\/strong>, signed the decree creating the new <strong>\u201cReserva de la Hermandad\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reserve is located northeast of the archipelago and<strong>&nbsp;protects the biological corridor<\/strong> between the <a title=\"Galapagos Tours\" href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tours\/\" rel=\"\">Galapagos Islands <\/a>and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cocos Island<\/strong> (Costa Rica)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coiba<\/strong> (Panama)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And <strong>Malpelo<\/strong> (Colombia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The declaration of the new marine reserve establishes an <strong>act of responsibility<\/strong> and <strong>deep respect towards nature<\/strong> and life. Some of its benefits are that the protected area is expanded to <strong>vulnerable or threatened migratory species<\/strong>&nbsp;and the <strong>mitigation of the impacts of climate change<\/strong> through a consistent and greater capture of CO2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colombian President <strong>Iv\u00e1n Duque<\/strong> and former US President <strong>Bill Clinton<\/strong>, as well as representatives of the governments of <strong>Costa Rica<\/strong> and <strong>Panama<\/strong>, attended the event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"species-found-in-the-galapagos-marine-reserve\">Species Found in The Galapagos Marine Reserve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Galapagos Marine Reserve is the <strong>second-largest in the world<\/strong>, which is also why is one of the<strong> best underwater diving destinations<\/strong>. Here, you can admire the beauty and delight of <strong>marine biodiversity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, the protected waters around the Galapagos, the archipelago that inspired <strong>Charles Darwin<\/strong>, are home to a wide range of species, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marine iguanas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <b>Galapagos marine iguana<\/b> is a species of iguana found only on the Enchanted Islands. Unique among modern lizards, they mainly live in colonies on rocky shores. Also, it is the <strong>only reptilian that can live in water and on land<\/strong>. Marine iguanas are not a very agile species on land, but <strong>they are excellent swimmers,<\/strong>&nbsp;moving easily through the water as they feed on algae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/galapagos-marine-iguana.jpg\" alt=\"galapagos marine iguana\" class=\"wp-image-43922\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/galapagos-marine-iguana.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/galapagos-marine-iguana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/galapagos-marine-iguana-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/galapagos-marine-iguana-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/galapagos-marine-iguana-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/galapagos-marine-iguana-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/galapagos-marine-iguana-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marine Iguana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sea turtles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most frequent visitors to the Galapagos coast is the <strong>Green Sea Turtle<\/strong>. They return to the same beach every two or three years to lay their eggs. Consequently, tourists can <strong>observe this species <\/strong><a title=\"6-Day Galapagos Diving &amp; Hiking\" href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/6-day-diving-hiking\/\" rel=\"\">while diving<\/a> in the marine visitor sites of the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/green-sea-turtle.jpg\" alt=\"green sea turtle\" class=\"wp-image-43932\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/green-sea-turtle.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/green-sea-turtle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/green-sea-turtle-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/green-sea-turtle-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/green-sea-turtle-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/green-sea-turtle-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/green-sea-turtle-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Galapagos Sea Turtle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dolphins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dolphins <strong>swim in groups<\/strong> through the waters of the archipelago. Besides, they feed mainly on small fish, crustaceans, and other small marine animals. On the islands, there are chances of admiring the <strong>common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin, Risso&#8217;s dolphin<\/strong>, among other species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-dolphin-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Galapagos Dolphin jumping\" class=\"wp-image-44435\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-dolphin-1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-dolphin-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-dolphin-1-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-dolphin-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-dolphin-1-1-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-dolphin-1-1-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-dolphin-1-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Galapagos is a great place to see whales and dolphins.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whale shark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The whale shark can reach approximately <strong>13 meters in length<\/strong>. You can see this impressive sea creature in the depths of<strong> Darwin and Wolf Islands<\/strong>, in the north of the archipelago. Despite its enormous size, the whale shark is a docile fish that allows it to be admired by divers as it travels through the waters of the Galapagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-shark-whale-1.jpg\" alt=\"Galapagos shark whale\" class=\"wp-image-44440\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-shark-whale-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-shark-whale-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-shark-whale-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-shark-whale-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-shark-whale-1-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-shark-whale-1-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/galapagos-shark-whale-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traveler diving around a whale shark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hammerhead  Galapagos Shark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This migratory species travels in search of <strong>reefs with cleaning fish<\/strong>. In the northern islands, it is common to see many hammerhead sharks. Therefore, the Galapagos Marine Reserve is an important refuge for the protection of marine life, where hammerhead sharks can <strong>fulfill their vital functions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hammerhead-shark.jpg\" alt=\"Hammerhead shark\" class=\"wp-image-43937\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hammerhead-shark.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hammerhead-shark-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hammerhead-shark-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hammerhead-shark-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hammerhead-shark-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hammerhead-shark-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hammerhead-shark-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hammerhead Galapagos Shark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manta rays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, there are an <strong>infinite number of species of rays<\/strong>. None of them are dangerous, with the exception of <strong>stingrays<\/strong>, which, in some beaches, rest under a layer of sand in shallow waters and could inflict a painful sting if stepped on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manta-ray.jpg\" alt=\"Manta Ray\" class=\"wp-image-43935\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manta-ray.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manta-ray-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manta-ray-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manta-ray-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manta-ray-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manta-ray-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manta-ray-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Manta Ray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Penguins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the <strong>Galapagos penguin<\/strong> is one of&nbsp;the <strong>smallest penguins in the world<\/strong> and is endemic to the islands. It is the most northerly occurring penguin species, nesting entirely in the tropics, with some colonies living on the northern tip of <strong>Isabela<\/strong> in the Northern Hemisphere. As with all penguin species, they are extremely agile underwater, <strong>reaching speeds of 35 km per hour<\/strong> when hunting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-29158 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/galapagos-penguins.jpg\" alt=\"Galapagos Penguins\" class=\"wp-image-29158\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/galapagos-penguins.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/galapagos-penguins-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/galapagos-penguins-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/galapagos-penguins-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/galapagos-penguins-460x307.jpg 460w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/galapagos-penguins-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/galapagos-penguins-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Galapagos Penguin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, <strong>the Galapagos Islands are a sanctuary for migratory species<\/strong> that find in these waters a highly protected place to live. Consequently, it is a <strong>Natural World Heritage Site <\/strong>by<strong> UNESCO<\/strong>. This is because it presents unique characteristics such as tropical, subantarctic ecosystems and marine outcrops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also <strong>one of the seven wonders of the underwater world<\/strong> by the International Oceanographic Organization <strong>CEDAM<\/strong>. So, what are you waiting for to visit the Enchanted Islands? If you want to discover the treasures of the sea in the archipelago, please <a href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a>! Our destination experts are looking forward to speaking to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761663062678\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the Galapagos Marine Reserve?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Galapagos Marine Reserve, established in 1998 and expanded in 2022, is a protected area covering 198,000 km2. Its main purpose is to safeguard the area&#8217;s unique biodiversity, which includes nearly 3,000 marine species.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761663064599\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why was the Galapagos Marine Reserve expanded?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The reserve was expanded in 2022 to create the &#8216;Reserva de la Hermandad&#8217; (Brotherhood Reserve), which protects a biological corridor for vulnerable or threatened migratory species between the Galapagos Islands and Cocos Island (Costa Rica), Coiba (Panama), and Malpelo (Colombia).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761663065321\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What kind of marine life can be found in the reserve?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The reserve is home to a wide variety of marine life, including marine iguanas, green sea turtles, dolphins, whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, various rays, and the endemic Galapagos penguin.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761663066312\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the importance of the Galapagos Marine Reserve?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Galapagos Marine Reserve is the second-largest in the world and serves as a sanctuary and protected place for migratory species. It is recognized as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site and one of the seven wonders of the underwater world.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1761663117490\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is the Galapagos Marine Reserve a good place for diving?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, due to its rich and diverse marine life, the Galapagos Marine Reserve is a very popular and worthwhile destination for underwater diving.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"further-reading\">Further Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/blog\/galapagos\/top-20-galapagos-animals\/\">Top 20 Galapagos Animals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/blog\/cruises\/galapagos-cruise-charter\/\">Experience The Galapagos Islands in a Private Cruise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/blog\/ecuador\/10-reasons-to-visit-ecuador\/\">10 Reasons Why Ecuador is the Perfect Destination<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tour-galapagos-now\">Tour Galapagos Now!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"slider\">\n<div class=\"items toursMargin\" data-slick=\"{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;: 3}\">\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"blogLink\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28684 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-day-galapagos-expedition-1.jpg\" alt=\"12 Day Expedition - Galapagos Island hopping tours\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-day-galapagos-expedition-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-day-galapagos-expedition-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-day-galapagos-expedition-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-day-galapagos-expedition-1-204x153.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><br><strong>12-Day Galapagos Expedition<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/location.png\" alt=\"Location Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> 4 Islands<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/budget.png\" alt=\"Price Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> $3,220 p.p.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>Kicker Rock<\/li>\n<li>El Junco Volcano<\/li>\n<li>Tintoreras Islet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"btn-view-all-trips\" title=\"12-Day Galapagos Expedition\" href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/12-day-expedition\/\" rel=\"\">View Tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"blogLink\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28683 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-day-galapagos-family-friendly-tour-1.jpg\" alt=\"9 Day Galapagos Family Friendly Tour - Galapagos Island hopping tours\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-day-galapagos-family-friendly-tour-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-day-galapagos-family-friendly-tour-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-day-galapagos-family-friendly-tour-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/9-day-galapagos-family-friendly-tour-1-204x153.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><br><strong>9-Day Galapagos Family Friendly Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/location.png\" alt=\"Location Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> 3 Islands<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/budget.png\" alt=\"Price Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> $2,700 p.p.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>Tortuga Bay<\/li>\n<li>Los Tuneles<\/li>\n<li>Playa Mann<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"btn-view-all-trips\" title=\"9-Day Galapagos Islands Family-Friendly Tour With Kids\" href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/9-day-family-friendly\/\" rel=\"\">View Tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"blogLink\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28682 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-day-galapagos-food-tour-1.jpg\" alt=\"Food Tour - Galapagos Island hopping tours\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-day-galapagos-food-tour-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-day-galapagos-food-tour-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-day-galapagos-food-tour-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-day-galapagos-food-tour-1-204x153.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><br><strong>7-Day Galapagos Food Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/location.png\" alt=\"Location Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> 4 Islands<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/budget.png\" alt=\"Price Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> $3,626 p.p.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>Food Experience<\/li>\n<li>Los Tuneles<\/li>\n<li>Bay Tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"btn-view-all-trips\" title=\"7-Day Galapagos Food Tour\" href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/7-day-food-tour\/\" rel=\"\">View Tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"blogLink\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28681 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-day-hidden-treasure-galapagos.jpg\" alt=\"7 Day Hidden Treasure Galapagos - Galapagos Island hopping tours\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-day-hidden-treasure-galapagos.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-day-hidden-treasure-galapagos-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-day-hidden-treasure-galapagos-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-day-hidden-treasure-galapagos-204x153.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><br><strong>7-Day Hidden Treasures Galapagos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/location.png\" alt=\"Location Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> 4 Islands<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/budget.png\" alt=\"Price Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> $2,101 p.p.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>Kicker Rock<\/li>\n<li>Los Tuneles<\/li>\n<li>Bay Tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"btn-view-all-trips\" title=\"7-Day Hidden Treasure Galapagos\" href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/7-day-hidden-treasure\/\" rel=\"\">View Tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"blogLink\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28680 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-day-galapagos-expedition-1.jpg\" alt=\"6 Day Galapagos Expedition - Galapagos Island hopping tours\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-day-galapagos-expedition-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-day-galapagos-expedition-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-day-galapagos-expedition-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-day-galapagos-expedition-1-204x153.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>6-Day Galapagos Expedition<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/location.png\" alt=\"Location Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> 3 Islands<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/budget.png\" alt=\"Price Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> $1,905 p.p.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>Kicker Rock<\/li>\n<li>La Loberia<\/li>\n<li>Bay Tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"btn-view-all-trips\" title=\"6-Day Galapagos Expedition\" href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/6-day-expedition\/\" rel=\"\">View Tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"blogLink\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28679 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-day-galapagos-expedition-1.jpg\" alt=\"5 day expedition - Galapagos Island hopping tours\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-day-galapagos-expedition-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-day-galapagos-expedition-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-day-galapagos-expedition-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-day-galapagos-expedition-1-204x153.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>5-Day Galapagos Expedition<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/location.png\" alt=\"Location Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> 3 Islands<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/budget.png\" alt=\"Price Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> $1,126 p.p.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>Santa Cruz Highlands<\/li>\n<li>Puerto Villamil<\/li>\n<li>Santa Fe Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"btn-view-all-trips\" title=\"5-Day Galapagos Expedition\" href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/5-day-expedition\/\" rel=\"\">View Tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"blogLink\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28678 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-day-san-cristobal-expedition-1.jpg\" alt=\"san cristobal - Galapagos Island hopping tours\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-day-san-cristobal-expedition-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-day-san-cristobal-expedition-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-day-san-cristobal-expedition-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-day-san-cristobal-expedition-1-204x153.jpg 204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>4-Day San Cristobal Expedition<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"buttons\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/location.png\" alt=\"Location Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> 2 Islands<\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/budget.png\" alt=\"Price Icon\" width=\"20px\" title=\"\"> $1,353 p.p.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>Kicker Rock<\/li>\n<li>Playa Mann<\/li>\n<li>Espa\u00f1ola Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"buttons\"><a class=\"btn-view-all-trips\" title=\"4-Day San Crist\u00f3bal Expedition\" href=\"https:\/\/rebeccaadventuretravel.com\/galapagos\/tour\/4-day-san-cristobal-expedition\/\" rel=\"\">View Tour<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Galapagos Islands are home to nearly 3,000 marine species. For this reason, the Galapagos Marine Reserve has been protected since 1998, and on January 14, 2022, it was expanded to 198,000 km2 to save its unique biodiversity. 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