Galapagos Islands Tourism and history

Located off the coast of Ecuador, was the first visitor to the Galapagos Islands, his most famous - the revolutionary ideas of Charles Darwin on evolution and started a trend that they see themselves as one of the best places on a bucket list would be found. What began as a trickle of visitors with the existence of a lot of fascinating things for the people of this habitat, which ended in complete isolation from everything else seen in the world - in the nature laboratory, if you want

Then she became, after the arrival of Darwin in 1835, these islands were known by Europeans discovered in 1535. By studying the unique species that Darwin was able to develop theories and concepts of natural selection in evolution. In fact, were the first tourists in the 1950s, scientists in general
In 1959, the islands were a National Park (Ecuador), which explains at the beginning of tourism in the 1960s. He has continued to grow during the 70s and, to an extent even greater in the 80's. Tourists flocked to the Galapagos in the numbers of around 41,000 in 1991, but has increased significantly over time and the number is now 170,000 per year.This was the first World Heritage site in the world in 1978. The laws of conservation of the islands will be facilitated if the park entrance, because about half of who will pay for this assistance. Obviously, the trip between the islands by boat and a large percentage of park visitors, do it on a type of cruise tour. The park to control access to the boats to the islands and some boats are not allowed to stop on some islands. For far from breeding sites and fragile area are limited and tourist divers have to go with a guide
 Although these steps are intended to help maintain the continued growth of tourism is creating anxiety, so much so that in 2007, UNESCO has placed the park on its list of World Heritage in Danger. One of the greatest threats to the islands is that invasive species that find their way by hiding in ships and aircraft
The type of tourism has also changed. Initially, tourists were primarily interested in nature. But now it has changed to include more tourists who are simply at the end of their bucket lists, as well as those interested in recreational activities such as camping and kayaking. This creates more stress on the ecosystem can be harmed by the need for more infrastructure
As with Machu Picchu in Peru, is the revenue generated by the islands to the economy of Ecuador important. In addition, provide parking fees funding critical care of the islands and many unique species they inhabit. Happily taken by conservation measures for Ecuador, Park UNESCO endangered and other regulations, as required by the park was used for the second airport in addition, it is expected that that these efforts be made for additional support