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Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos

Up to the hour information (special offers, news, tourism changes) for the Galapagos Islands, Peru & Ecuador.
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All Travel-related News Flashes Now Improved & Streamlined

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― As we have apparently become a popular and trusted source for breaking travel-related news for mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, we have decided to change (improve) the manner in which news is presented and updated. From October 1st, 2011... (more)
Tags: TRAVEL NEWS
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport News

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― On Friday, September 16th at 19h00 a TAME airline airplane (Embraer 190), flight no.148 from Loja to Quito, crashed into the far north safety extension region of the Quito International Airport of Mariscal Sucre.  Aboard were 97 passengers and 6... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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New Galapagos Islands National Park Regulation (effective September 1, 2011)

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― New National Park regulation for tortoise corals visits at the Darwin Station Research Station (Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island) Effective September 1st 2011, visitors to the Charles Darwin Research Station in Santa Cruz, will no longer be allowed... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Aug 31st, 2011
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Photojournal & Insights

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― For those looking for a more personal insight to the various aspects of the Galapagos Islands, mainland Ecuador and travel related issues … feel free to jump to my personal blog – EcuadorGuide – Ecuador & Galapagos.    ... (more)
Tags: OTHER
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Aug 28th, 2011
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Ecuador on Alert for possible Pacific Ocean waves reaching 4m

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― AUGUST 11th, 2011  13h30 The Ecuadorian government has issued an “Orange Alert” for the southern Pacific Coastal region (where waves could reach between 2 to 4 meters – according to local news sources, and has just included the... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Aug 12th, 2011
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357 Sharks illegally captured in the Galapagos Islands

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― Original Spanish news source: Parque Nacional Galapagos (PNG) A Total of 357 sharks were counted aboard the ‘Fer Mary I’ Technicians and authorities of the Galapagos National Park (DPNG), Navy, National Police conducted an inspection of... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Jul 21st, 2011
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Ecuador Travel News: Air Cuenca operations temporarily suspended

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― The Ecuadorian National Aviation Authorities (DAC – Dirección General de Aviación Civil) temporarily suspends Air Cuenca operations due to technical problems that do not guarantee the safety and security of the passengers (according to an... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Jun 22nd, 2011
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Santa Fe Islands temporarily closed from June 5th to 7th 2011

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― According to the latest Galapagos National Park resolution (No.033-2011) the island of Santa Fe will be closed off from June 5th to 7th, 2011. According to the resolution, this temporary closure of Santa Fe Island is to realize a monitor/study of... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Jun 4th, 2011
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Galapagos Islands Tourist Boat Gets Stranded

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― April 27, 2011 Having picked up on unconfirmed and very vague news (via local television) that a vessel in the Galapagos Islands got stranded off the coast of Isabela Island, I started to get my feelers out there. As I keep my ears to the ground, I... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Apr 28th, 2011
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Fuel costs for certain Galapagos Islands vessels to increase 30%

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― You probably have already heard the news, the Ecuadorian government has announced new measures effective this month (April 2011) that will increase the cost of diesel nearly 30% only for certain vessels operating in the Galapagos Islands. We will... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Apr 12th, 2011
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TAME airline increases flight rates for Galapagos Islands flights

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― As is quite often the case here in Ecuador, it is not uncommon to get wind of official changes in regulations after the fact.  Much as is currently occurring with the ‘new’ national transit laws.  This is also the case with recent... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Apr 8th, 2011
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Tsunami alert for Galapagos Islands & Ecuador: Continuous updates

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― For news, details and updates on the tsunami alert in effect for Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands … please go to live updating page http://www.sangay.com/ecuadorguide/galapagos-islands/tsunami-news-updates-for-ecuador-galapagos-islands/ Filed... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Mar 11th, 2011
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Galapagos Islands news: Rabida Island temporarily closed (Jan.7 – 28/11)

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― According to Resolution no.0071 issued by the Galapagos Islands National Park Directive on December 30th, 2010, the Island of Rabida will be temporarily closed to tourists from January 7th through to January 28th, 2011. De acuerdo a la resolución... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Jan 6th, 2011
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Ecuador culinary tradition: Colada Morada con Guaguas de Pan

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― This tradition dates hundreds of years ago; and it is almost impossible to know its exact origin.  But without a doubt it is a result of the syncretism of indigenous rituals and traditions brought by the Spanish with the Catholic religion. Recipes... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Nov 29th, 2010
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Ecuador’s Mount Tungurahua Volcano May Erupt

Sangay's Ecuador / Galapagos ― REUTERS/Carlos Campana After almost 6 months of relevate calm, Mount Tungurahua seems to be reawaking in the first days of 2010. 30 December 2009 – long-period earthquake followed by fumarolic activity with a steam plume reaching 300 metres above... (more)
 Sangay Touring ― Posted on Nov 25th, 2010