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Navigating the Restrictions of the
Enchanted Archipelago
Six hundred miles west of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are a perfect stepping-stone for
sailors heading across the Pacific from Central and South America. It's a Doctor Doolittle
world where eons of evolution can be observed at a glance, whether you focus on Darwin's
finches, lumbering land tortoises, or the surreal underwater landscape where hammerhead
sharks glide alongside sea turtles. In short, it's a place that ranks on many a bucket list. So
what's to stop the Archipelago de Colon, as it's officially called, from being a rewarding
cruising destination? Tight restrictions, for one thing. Ever-changing regulations and ru-
mors make cruisers wonder: what's the best way to see the islands on your own boat?
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