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DATE: FEBRUARY 1st, 2010
In an effort by the central government of Ecuador to generate more funds, stricter financial and tax legislation are being implimented. A direct effect is on the Ecuadorian tourism sector.
The Galápagos Islands are at the edge of their carrying capacity, absorbing some 120,000 tourists yearly, a figure that almost trebled in [...]

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Author: sangay
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Scientists report colony of Galápagos sea lions in northern Peru
January 28, 2010
Original source:  Andean Airmail & Peruvian Times
The Organization for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Animals, or Orca, says a colony of sea lions endemic to the Galápagos Islands have established a colony off the coast of northern Peru as a result of increased sea [...]

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JANUARY 29/2010
The USGS reports the following:

Magnitude
5.0

Date-Time

Friday, January 29, 2010 at 13:16:29 UTC
Friday, January 29, 2010 at 07:16:29 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location
1.979°N, 90.303°W

Depth
10 km (6.2 miles) set by location program

Region
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS REGION

Distances
325 km (205 miles) NNW of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, Galapagos
330 km (205 miles) NNE of Puerto Villamil, Isabela, [...]

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Author: sangay
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As a public courtesy, and following Sangay Touring’s constant ethical and professional approach to Galapagos cruises, we publish the following regarding the economic Galapagos Islands boat, M/Y Gaby (aka Gabi):
Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism
Oficio No.- MT-GRG-2010-0013
Date: January 21, 2010
To all tour operators and agencies we inform you of the report by the Puerto Ayora Port Captain [...]

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Author: sangay
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GALAPAGOS BOAT & CRUISE SELECTION TIPS
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS …..
CRUISE LENGTH
Selecting a short cruise (i.e., 3 or 4-nights) when a longer cruise is what you want; or selecting a long cruise (i.e., 7-nights) when a shorter cruise is really want you need.
What is not commonly stated is the following: The first and last day of [...]

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It appears as though there is an increasing trend and probability that on numerous Galapagos Islands cruises – even high-end deluxe class cruises – that the chance of having money ‘go missing’ from one’s cabin (for cruise boats that do not supply a safety deposit box or other security measures) is becoming more frequent.
The whole [...]

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Author: sangay
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Aerogal & Tame airline fares have increased due to governmental airport taxes effective immediately (January 7th, 2010). For those passengers already paid in full, sangay Touring will absorb this increase.

January 1st to April 30th / June 15th to September 14th / November 1st to December 31st
GALAPAGOS FLIGHT RATES – HIGH SEASON

ADULT | CHILD | [...]

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In this photo released by Ecuador’s Geophysics Institute, the Tungurahua volcano, located about 135 kilometers (80 miles) southeast of Quito, erupts in the late hours of Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2007.
After almost 6 months of relevate calm, Mount Tungurahua seems to be reawaking in the first days of 2010.

Posted in 6 MAINLAND [...]

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SOURCE: http://www.galapagos.org/2008/index.php?id=233

The Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS) is committed to maintaining the quality of visitor sites in terms of infrastructure, flow of visitors, and the quality of interpretation, and to ensuring that tourism activities in the archipelago adhere to the principles of ecotourism, as established in the Park’s Management Plan.
The results of the Park’s annual [...]

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Source: Cuenca High Life (http://www.cuencahighlife.com)

CIVIL AVIATION BOARD APPROVES CUENCA’S AIRPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
Ecuador’s Civil Aviation Board has okayed the city’s request to establish immigration services at Mariscal La Mar airport, allowing it to process international air passengers. The plan means that international flights on a single air carrier can originate and end in Cuenca, with [...]

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