The Galápagos Islands are located 960 Km (600 miles) from the shore of the Ecuador Coast.

The Galapagos islands are volcanic in origin and several volcanoes in the west of the archipelago are still very active, especially those on Isla Fernandina, Isla Isabela and Isla Santiago. Many of the 100 islets (rings of coral reef) and larger islands are fringed by a white sand beach.

Latitute: 1º45" N / 1º35" S
Longitude: 89º -92º
Area: 8000 Km2 (3125 sq mi)