Galápagos Islands (Ecuador)

The Galápagos Islands are a remote volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, renowned as a living museum of evolution. Their extreme isolation led to the development of unique species like giant tortoises and marine iguanas, which inspired Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection. This pristine ecosystem, with its fearless wildlife both on land and in the surrounding marine reserve, remains a unparalleled destination for studying adaptation and a powerful symbol of conservation efforts worldwide.