There is a place where life has set its own rules. Different from anything you can imagine. A totally volcanic archipelago, in the Pacific, a thousand kilometers off the coast of Ecuador. Singular! A parallel universe where birds have blue feet, sea lions are docile, iguanas feed at sea and turtles seem to have come directly from Jurassic Park. Welcome to Galapagos! One of the most impacting and unusual places in the world. Where Charles Darwin was inspired to write nothing less than the Theory of Evolution.

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To explore this magical corner, declared a Natural Heritage of Humanity by Unesco, you will need at least one week. There are only 4 inhabited islands in the archipelago: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela and Floreana. It is important to choose a hotel that greatly respects this ecosystem and that focuses on sustainability. Do you want the best tip" Pikaia Lodge. A super exclusive hotel, with only 14 accommodations, isolated in the cone of an extinct volcano, with impeccable service, luxurious standard and elected by Relais & Chateux as number one in sustainability, on the 2021 list.
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Pikaia was built to have the least impact on the environment. Its support columns were brought ready made of steel, a cleaner material. External floors and walls are covered with natural lava stones taken from the island itself. Rainwater is collected in large reservoirs, as water is a preci...