Galapagos Islands

Official Name: Archipiélago de Colón
Area: Total area (sea): 45000 square kilometers; Total land area: 7882 square kilometers
Size: 430 kilometers long.
Population: 1990 Estimate: 12000 people.
Major settlements of people: Puerto Ayora (Santa Cruz), 4000; Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal), 2800; Puerto Villamil (Isabela), 1000; Puerto Velasco (Floreana), 700.
Climate: The ocean currents largely determine Galapagos Islands' weather. Normally from June - December, there is a cold current rising from the south which creates a cool moist fog called a garúa close to the ocean making the climate rather cool and dry. In December, the wind has less force; the ocean is calm and the currents change, surrounding the islands in the warm Panama Current from the North. These currents create a definable weather pattern of hot sunny mornings followed by clouds and occasional showers in the afternoons. Needless to say, this is usually the favorite time to visit. In other words: June - December cool, cloudy and dry season. December - June, warm, sunny and rainy season.
Things to do in Galapagos: Galapagos Diving , Cruises, Snorkeling, Shore excursions, Bird watching, Sea Kayaking, Fishing, Surfing, Windsurfing.
Islands: 13 major islands, 8 smaller islands, 40 islets.

More info on the Galapagos:
http://www.galapagos-islands.net/
Lonely Planet guide on the Galapagos
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/.../ecuador+galapagos/