Efforts to limit visitors in tourist hot spots have had mixed results, at best. Competing interests have a way of impeding attempts to stem the tide.
Tag: Galapagos Islands
Sailboat Crew Rescued After Hitting Whale in Pacific Ocean
After the collision in the Pacific Ocean this month, Rick Rodriguez and three other sailors were rescued by a fellow boater, with an assist from a satellite internet signal.
How to Plan a Sustainable Trip
Organizing a responsible visit to sensitive areas like the Galápagos Islands or Antarctica involves research, decoding certifications and possibly a travel adviser.
This Galápagos Volcano Produced a ‘Mesmerizing’ River of Fire
When Wolf Volcano erupted last month in a remote corner of Ecuador, its lava trail extended for miles in an orange line so bright that it was visible from space.
This Galápagos Volcano Produced a ‘Mesmerizing’ River of Fire
When Wolf Volcano erupted last month in a remote corner of Ecuador, its lava trail extended for miles in an orange line so bright that it was visible from space.
Ecuador Vows at COP26 to Create Marine Reserve for Galápagos Islands
President Guillermo Lasso said his government had agreed with Ecuador’s fishery, tourism and conservation sectors to establish a marine reserve of more than 23,000 square miles.
Darwin’s Arch, a Famed Rock Formation in the Galápagos, Collapses
Erosion caused the natural archway in the remote Pacific islands to fall into the sea, officials said.
Nearly 200 Baby Tortoises Are Seized at Galápagos Airport
The tortoises were found on Sunday wrapped in plastic inside a red suitcase that was bound for mainland Ecuador. A police officer has been taken into custody, the authorities said.
Locals Tell Us What Top Tourist Spots Feel Like Now
Travel restrictions have turned 11 overtouristed destinations into quiet, almost unrecognizable places, even for those who live there. It’s a bittersweet experience for the people we talked to.
Barge With 600 Gallons of Diesel Sinks Off Galápagos Islands
The spill, which occurred after a crane toppled onto a barge, forced an emergency cleanup in one of the world’s most revered natural destinations.