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12 Read the article about tourism in the Galapagos Islands.
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Tourism in the Galapagos Islands
With over 150000 tourists visiting each year, the Galapagos Islands, situated off the west coast of
South America, are an extremely attractive holiday destination. Many visitors want to come to these
beautiful islands to experience their unique wildlife including giant tortoises, marine iguanas and
penguins, as well as the stunning landscapes. But what impact do all these visitors have, and how
can they continue to visit the islands without destroying them in the process?
When people first started visiting the islands on holiday many years ago, they tended to sleep and
eat on their cruise ships. These ships brought all the supplies that were essential for keeping their
customers happy for the duration of their holiday. Today, however, there are so many people visiting
who choose to stay on the islands instead that local farmers and fishermen cannot produce enough
food to keep up with their requirements. Food is therefore imported to the islands from the mainland
in order to solve this problem.
Increased competition among providers of island accommodation has meant that it is now cheaper
to stay in an island hotel than ever before. When tourists do stay on the Galapagos Islands, they
spend money in the local community, and provide employment opportunities for locals. However,
the increasing number of tourists staying has resulted in growing concerns about the amount of
rubbish being created. As more and more people visit the islands, international investors have been
interested in building there in order to get a share of the lucrative tourism industry. While the islands
National Park areas are protected from development of this kind, the areas outside them are not.
and many new buildings have been
constructed. This
there is always the risk that nearby wildlife is put in this helps the islands to cope with visitors, but
danger.
For visitors who are staying on board a cruise ship, the authorities closely control the routes these
ships can take when touring the islands. If badly maintained, the ships can pollute the seawater with
National Park authorities. The majority of cruise ship companies, however, run well-organised trips,
and they do their best to provide their customers with a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
oil. In order to monitor them closely, all boats and ships must have a licence, which is given out by the
Wherever visitors choose to stay, a tour guide is required for each group that is exploring a particular
been drawn to activity-based holidays. In the Galapagos, this demand has seen the development
about the amazing creatures they're seeing than they would do alone. More recently, tourists have
area. This is of course an advantage to the visitors themselves, as they can find out far more
kayaking, which are proving to be very popular. This unique and beautiful area is certain to continue
of holidays featuring a range of activities, such as horseback riding, camping, sport fishing and
to be a fascinating destination for visitors from all over the world.