In 2021, the actor Leonardo Di Caprio announced funding of $43 million towards an ambitious rewilding project in the beautiful Galapagos Islands. Protecting the fragile ecosystems which exist on the islands and reintroducing a number of extinct species is the [...]
Craving an adventure? Dreaming of a week packed with stunning nature and wonderful wildlife? The Galapagos Islands is the destination for you. The rugged Galapagos Islands are volcanic and their coastlines are unmatched; like nowhere else in the world. Perfect [...]
Sustainable, family-friendly Isabela Island Accommodation The Galapagos Islands are home to tight knit communities, endless wildlife and phenomenal landscapes. At Chez Manany Galapagos Ecolodge, we pride ourselves in providing guests with not only accommodation, but incredible, intimate and well-informed Galapagos [...]
The Galapagos Islands have a reputation for being remote, wild and ideal for the adventurous type, whilst Galapagos family vacations are lesser-spoken about. However, the truth is there is a lot to do on a family vacation in the Galapagos [...]
The Galápagos Islands are indeed a special place and if you are a nature and animal lover then this definitely needs to be your next holiday destination. A two-hour flight away from the coast of Ecuador takes you to this [...]
For budget travellers, those with sustainability at the front of their minds and those wanting to avoid the crowds, visiting the Galapagos without a tour sounds rather inviting. In this short blog, we address the question; "can you visit the [...]
Facts about Isabela Island The largest of the Galapagos Islands, Isabela Island is located over 900 kilometres from the Ecuadorian coastline, within the Galapagos archipelago. It was named in the 17th century for George Monck, duke of Albemarle, but now [...]
The Galapagos Islands in Maps The Galapagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of mainland Ecuador. Some of the most unique landmasses in the world, they are volcanic and are home to some incredible creatures found [...]
Chez Manany Galapagos Ecolodge is a business led by numerous sustainability principles. Passionate about sustainable tourism, the owners have built the property using local craftsmen, integrating solar panels and a water recycling system, planting their own organic produce and much [...]
Moving to the Galapagos Islands over 15 years ago, passionate eco-tourism advocates Manany and Wilson set up their incredible base on Isabela Island. It was at this time that Manany, interested in the potential of eco-tourism, and Wilson, enthusiastic about [...]
