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"An Ecuadorian archipelago famed for an extraordinary density of endemic wildlife—giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and unique endemic penguins among them—and more than 600 indigenous plant species; exploring by boat is a top way to combine snorkeling, diving, nature walks, and close-up wildlife spotting across multiple islands." - Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines