Eight Great Eco-Adventures Around The World Slideshow

Traveling to the Galápagos Islands is considered an adventure unlike any other. Going with Natural Habitat Adventures, though, allows you to not only experience the excitement of new animals and wildlife, but volunteer with children or at a forest reserve along the way. Offering accommodations and most meals, these trips let you to dig deeper than the average Galápagos cruise and see the community up close.

Ecuador's most exotic dishes and ingredients are used with frequency in the Galápagos. For the adventurous eater, try tronquito or caldo de pata. For others, try snacking on yucca or a homemade "aji" (hot sauce).

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