http://www.travelecuador.net Plan Your Tourist Trip to Ecuador and Vacations on Galapagos Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:44:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Due to two sea drifts surrounding Galapagos, there are only two seasons existing on the isles warm ( wet ) and cold (dry). Surprisingly, contrary to common expectations the wet season is the best time for holiday on Galapagos.Here is why... Wet ( warm) season Jan-May The wet season starts ... http://www.travelecuador.net/galapagos-weather-and-best-time-to-visit/ The Charles Darwin Research Station, founded in 1959, is operated by the international Charles Darwin Foundation aimed to preserve of ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands. The main biological research station is located in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island , with satellite offices on Isabela and San Cristóbal islands. A ... http://www.travelecuador.net/charles-darwin-research-station/ Although there may be some Inca boats, that reached Galapagos first, the isles were discovered for the present world by the Spanish priest Fray Tomas de Berlanga, who in 1535 stopped there on the way to Panama. They were named then 'Las Encantadas' ( the Enchanted) as they kept disappearing in ... http://www.travelecuador.net/history-of-galapagos-islands/ The small island (area of 24 sq km ) is located halfway from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal. It can be reached from Santa Cruz, by the boat within 2,5 hours. As it is wet landing area, the boats usually anchor in the bay and visitors reach the shore with ... http://www.travelecuador.net/isla-santa-fe-barrington-island/ One of two airports on Galapagos Islands, Baltra airport originally served as a US military airbase during the W W II aimed to protect the Panama Canal. After the War the facilities have been changed into an Ecuadorian military base, that later enabled some facilities for the civil traffic. The Baltra ... http://www.travelecuador.net/galapagos-airport-baltra/ Shadowed by the palm trees the Independence Square is the very heart of the Old City of Quito. Around the square are the sites of religious and political authorities, the powers that ruled Quito during Imperial period. The Square is dominated by the building of La Catedral Metropolitana situated on the Southern ... http://www.travelecuador.net/plaza-de-la-independencia/ One of must see in Ecuador is the Fiesta of the Mama Negra, which takes place in the city of Latacunga. The rival of Brasil's carnivals is celebrated two times a year, during the last weekend in September, and in November. The first time celebration is in ... http://www.travelecuador.net/la-mama-negra/ At the north-western part of Independence place we can see the site of the Goverment. The old palace has been rebuilt by the president of 'Real Audiencia de Quito' Baron Luis Héctor de Carondelet in 1801. During the years of struggling for Ecuador's independence the building residence ... http://www.travelecuador.net/palacio-de-carondelet/ The Quito Cathedral is regarded as the oldest cathedral in South America. The present Cathedral replaced the former church built of wood and clay on the same spot. The main building finished around 1565 has been three times renovated and rebuilt after damages caused by earthquakes ( the last in ... http://www.travelecuador.net/la-catedral-de-quito/ The day of Independence in Ecuador is celebrated on August 10, to commemorate the day when the group of local patriots from la Junta Soberana de Quito ( formed the day before ) started the Creole revolt against the president Ruiz de Castilla and established 'Junta de Gobierno' with ... http://www.travelecuador.net/ecuador-independence-day/