how far off the coast of ecuador are the galapagos island
Galapagos Islands. Visting the Galapagos Islands is a must for most people looking for Ecuador Tours. The Galapagos, which are part of Ecuador, sit in the Pacific Ocean about 1000 km (620 miles) west of South America. Because the islands were never connected to the mainland, many species of plants and animals are unique to the Galapagos. In 1835, the young naturalist Charles Darwin, arrived on the islands.