Tag: Galapagos

Scientists discover possible hammerhead shark nursery in Ecuador’s Galapagos

QUITO (Reuters) – A team of researchers has discovered a potential breeding ground for smooth hammerhead sharks off an island in Ecuador’s Galapagos archipelago, in what would be a “very rare” sighting, the national park said in a statement on Thursday. The so-called “nursery” would be the first breeding site for smooth hammerheads, or Sphyrna […]

This Luxury Train Company Now Offers Trips to Machu Picchu, the Amazon Rainforest, the Galapagos, and More — With Some 25-day Itineraries

Eight- to 25-day train trips are now bookable in Peru, Argentina, and Ecuador. Exploring South America by rail just got a whole lot easier. Independent train vacation company Railbookers announced that it launched itineraries on the continent by debuting 21 new itineraries, all available to book now. While the trips are all centered around Peru, […]