Photo: Seal on a beach

A sea lion emerges onto a beach in the Galápagos, home to evolutionarily unique animals.

Photograph by Steve Winter

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    Galápagos Islands

    Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the Galápagos Islands, a World Heritage site in Ecuador, from National Geographic.

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    Galápagos

    Encounter fascinating wildlife as you hike, snorkel, and kayak with naturalists on a ten-day trip aboard the National Geographic Islander or the National Geographic Endeavour.

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