http://www.vivecuador.com/
The Ministry
of Information and Tourism was created on August
10, 1992, at the onset of Sixto Duran Ballen presidential
term. Sixto saw tourism as a fundamental activity
for the economic and social development of the provinces.
www.galapagostour.org
The Galapagos
Chamber of Tourism (Camara Provincial de Turismo
de Galapagos - Capturgal) is a non-profit organisation
founded in 1996 (Ministerial agreement No. 0013).
Capturgal is dedicated to assist its almost 200
members on the four inhabited islands of the archipelago,
to whom it provides services such as legal advice,
technical assistance, arbitration, training and
commercial references.
http://www.wildaid.org/
One of
our goals is to decimate the illegal wildlife trade
within our lifetime. Our innovative solutions to
conservation threats are credible, efficient, cost-effective,
and deliver direct and measurable results. Working
with governments, local groups, consumers - and
with your support - we can succeed in changing the
world. As the new face of environmentalism, the
New York Times Magazine described WildAid's
approach as "aggressive, but economically comprehensive."
http://www.galapagospark.org
The Galapagos
National Park Service (SPNG) is the governmental institution
in charge of the protection and the management of
the protected areas in the Galapagos archipelago.
Its objective is to protect and preserve the ecosystems
of the archipelago and their biological diversity
for the benefit of humanity, local community, science
and the education.
www.naugala.com
NAUGALA is
a yacht services agency based in the GALÁPAGOS
ISLANDS for private yachts before arrival to the Galapagos
as well as during their stay in the islands.
http://www.darwinfoundation.org/
Founded in 1959, under the auspices of UNESCO and
the International Union for Conservation of Nature
and Natural Resources (previously World Conservation
Union), the Charles Darwin Foundation is dedicated
to the conservation of the Galapagos ecosystems. The
Foundation operates the Charles Darwin Research Station
to conduct scientific research and environmental education
for conservation.
http://www.galapagosislands.com.ec/
Aida
Maria Travel has been providing world class Galapagos
tours for over 30 years. The company's roots stem
from when the current owner's grandfather arrived
in the islands in the 1940´s. Now with a new
fleet of boats, which include the First Class Eden,
Tourist Superior Aida Maria, Dive Boat Guantanamera,
and Tourist Class Rumba, Aida Maria Travel offers
cruises around the islands for all budgets.
http://www.geo.cornell.edu/geology/Galapagos.html
For those interested in natural history, there are
few places quite as facinating as the Galapagos. The
intention of this web site is to provide information
on the Galapagos Islands to both scientists and non-scientists
alike
http://www.gct.org
The Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is a UK registered
charity (registered number 1043470) set up to raise
funds for, and awareness of, the conservation needs
of the Galapagos Islands.
www.igtoa.org
Our members are tour companies and other organizations
dedicated to the complete and lasting protection of
the Galápagos marine and terrestrial ecosystems
and all endemic species. Our mission is to preserve
the Galápagos Islands as a unique world heritage
site that will provide enjoyment, education, adventure
and inspiration to present and future generations
of travelers.
http://www.overlandingafrica.com/
Do you want
to get out there? Experience the real Africa? Go off
the beaten track and explore the treasures and magic
of Africa? Are you young and adventurous at heart?
Are you keen on an expedition with adventures that
will give you the experience and memories of a life-time?
If you answered
yes to all of the above questions, then overlanding
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