Mar.
/ 2010. Agencys news Education is the
best heritage for our children; thanks to your cooperation, our travel
agency keeps helping to rural schools in the South of Ecuador with
computing or basic infrastructure; well publish pictures about this
social project soon, so stay tuned.
Mar. / 2010.
Agencys news
For 6th consecutive year, our Galapagos and Ecuador Travel Agency
and Tour Operator Company participated satisfactorily as exhibitor on
the Berlins ITB.
Mar. / 2010.
Devils Nose railway segment closed for several months
The Ecuadorian Railway Company has informed that, starting March 4/ 2010
and for a period of at least 6 months, the railway segment known
as "Devil's Nose" (Alausi Sibambe Alausi)
will be closed for all rail traffic for intense maintenance and
repairs.
Mar. / 2010.
Galapagos weather
In this month, the rainy season usually reaches the highest rainfall levels.
Intense sun and hot climate. Air temperatures can reach up to 30ºC
(86ºF). Humidity is high. Marine
iguanas nest on Fernandina.
March 21st, the beginning of the Summer Equinox, signals the arrival
of the Waved Albatross to Espanola.
Even the Western islands have warm waters with excellent snorkeling. Penguins
still active in the water, next to tropical fish.
Some shores, especially north facing, can receive deep surge coming from
North. Disembarkation in some areas like North Seymour, Puerto Egas (beach),
Gardner Bay, Bartholomew can be quite a challenge.
Snorkelers will remain long periods of time in the water. Beware of
the sun. Start of nesting season for Great Frigate birds at Genovese.