Of all of the places on earth to visit, The Galapagos Islands
have been rated one of the top 7 and the trip is said to be a
life-changing experience. With so many beautiful places to visit
on earth, what makes these islands so special? The native
species of plants and animals have remained relatively the same
since the days of Charles Darwin’s visit in 1835 as the islands
are located 600 miles from the mainland. So, in a world that is
filled with constant change and the creation of new things,
these islands present the rarity of the unchanged. Visitors are
limited to itineraries that are set by the Ecuadorian
government. In fact, many areas of the Galapagos National Park
are not available for visitation to help manage the impact of
people on the ecosystem. And in the areas where visitors can
roam, no one is allowed to touch, feed or harass the wildlife.
Before leaving one island and travelling to another, visitors
must clean off the soles of their shoes to eliminate the
transfer of any plant or animal species