GALAPAGOS IS A SAFE DESTINATION The Galapagos are extremely isolated, the number of tourists is limited, and people traveling to the Islands are screened multiple times before entry to ensure the health of the passengers and the preservation of the ecosystem.

The best time to visit the Galápagos Islands is from December to May. Though the Galápagos is beautiful year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making pleasant conditions for hiking and wildlife-spotting.

Galapagos Island weather is divided into two distinct seasons, the “warm” season occurs December through May and the “cool” season occurs June through November. Warm and cool are relative since temperatures are always quite warm.

These juvenile Galapagos sharks will stay in these “nurseries” until they are big and strong enough to survive in open water. While only one fatal shark attacks have been attributed to the Galapagos shark, it is considered highly aggressive and a hazard to divers.

Galapagos is on the Equator but the weather is not tropical. Temperatures range from 69°-84°F / 21°-30°C. Warm season is from January to June. Dry season is from July to December.

68 degrees Fahrenheit

Insect repellent: The Galapagos doesn’t have many mosquitoes or biting insects, but bring a little repellent just in case.

Galapagos snakes are all endemic to Galapagos. There are five different species and all of them inhabit the dry zones of the islands, however they do not inhabit all of the Galapagos islands. These five species are included in two genera: Alsophis and Philodryas.

Top 10 Galapagos Islands Animals To Spot

• Galapagos Tortoises. The iconic tortoises are probably the most important species on the Galapagos Islands and the most famous.
• Marine Iguana.
• Galapagos Finches.
• Galapagos Penguin.
• Blue-Footed Booby.
• Galapagos Sea Lions.
• Magnificent Frigatebird.
• Sally Lightfoot Crabs.