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Galapagos Islands Travel Guide

Communication in Galapagos Islands

Telephone System

General Assesment

FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BASED ON ECUADOR INCLUDING GALAPAGOS: Generally elementary but being expanded

Domestic

Facilities generally inadequate and unreliable

International

Satellite earth station - 1 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean) (1997)

International Dialing Code

593

Radio Broadcast Stations

AM 392, FM 35, shortwave 29 (2001)

Television Broadcast Stations

7 (plus 14 repeaters) (2000)

Internet Top Level Domain

.ec

Internet Users

1,549,000

Broadband Internet Users

Unknown

Kicker Rock

(1/97) - Kicker Rock (from Metropolitan Touring)

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Things to do in Galapagos Islands

Travel Information for Galapagos Islands

Background Information for Galapagos Islands

Why Travel to Galapagos Islands?

Snorkelling through waters teeming with life, while inquisitive fur seals come to play and turtles offer a cautious gaze as they glide past.
Enjoying a weeklong cruise taking you to a variety of fascinating corners of Galapagos, accompanied by a professional expert guide with a deep belief in the need to protect these areas.
Spending a few days on land in and around the small village of Puerto Villamil, including a hike to the top of Volcán Sierra Negra and gazing down into its magnificent crater.