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Author: Adrián Peñafiel

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Adrian Peñafiel Schweitzer is the Chief Commercial Officer at Metropolitan Touring. He manages multiple facets of both the financial and commercial areas, specializing in offering clients the best experience available. Adrian is a passionate explorer and educator that views the Galapagos as one of the greatest places to visit. He's also a family man, a big fan of the NFL, mathematics, and the Galapagos BIG15 group of iconic species. For 6 decades, Metropolitan Touring, a regional DMC with offices in Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia, has offered transformative experiences in iconic destinations such as Galapagos, Quito, Machu Picchu, and many more.
5 stunning examples of Galapagos beauty

5 stunning examples of Galapagos beauty

ByAdrián Peñafiel April 21, 2018April 17, 2018

The beauty of the Galapagos Islands is not something that can be explained- only experienced. The archipelago has 1336…

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5 reasons the Galapagos has left an irrefutable mark on science

5 reasons the Galapagos has left an irrefutable mark on science

ByAdrián Peñafiel March 14, 2018March 14, 2018

The Galapagos Islands have arguably established their title as the most famous archipelago on the planet, and although this…

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5 unique adaptations in the Galapagos Islands

5 unique adaptations in the Galapagos Islands

ByAdrián Peñafiel February 3, 2018February 3, 2018

The Galapagos Islands are a living laboratory of evolution. The strikingly unique life found in the archipelago, both on…

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Habitat zones of the Galapagos Islands

ByAdrián Peñafiel January 12, 2018January 12, 2018

Once a land of bare volcanic rock, the Galapagos Islands are now home to approximately 9,000 plant and animal…

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5 unforgettable Galapagos experiences

ByAdrián Peñafiel December 26, 2017December 18, 2017

The Galapagos Islands are famed for having one of the highest rates of endemism in the world, and some…

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5 animals you would never expect to see in the Galapagos Islands

ByAdrián Peñafiel November 13, 2017

Become encompassed in the world-famous living laboratory of the Galapagos Islands, among the feathered nests of blue-footed boobies and…

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Take your honeymoon to the secluded shores of the Galapagos

ByAdrián Peñafiel October 13, 2017October 13, 2017

After months of preparation and organizing with family, friends and planners, take your first few weeks of marriage to…

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Solo travel in the Enchanted Islands

ByAdrián Peñafiel September 15, 2017September 14, 2017

Travelling alone may be one of the best ways to treat yourself, and only yourself; this is an opportunity…

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A Galapagos Islands itinerary that has everything you need

ByAdrián Peñafiel August 18, 2017August 15, 2017

Stepping onto the Galapagos Islands is like stepping into a land of the unknown – a time before man…

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Top tips for travel in the Galapagos

Top tips for travel in the Galapagos

ByAdrián Peñafiel July 17, 2017

The Galapagos Islands attract people from all over the world, from couples to big families, to nature lovers and…

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Planning your trip to the Galapagos

Planning your trip to the Galapagos

ByAdrián Peñafiel June 20, 2017June 20, 2017

With a 97% rate of endemism among reptiles and land mammals, and the highest reef fish biomass in the…

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