David Horwell

I am #TheGalapagosMan. I have been a naturalist guide, authored books and visited over 100 times. Contact me for questions and advice on all things #Galapagos

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#theGalapagosMan receiving prize from @QuitoBureau at #WTMLondon for promoting #ecuador Thanks @EcuaTravelTrade

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Feeling proud and deeply honoured to receive this award.

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Great evening at the LATA Parliamentary Reception in the House of Commons - celebrating UK–Latin America links. Congrats to @DavidHorwell , the legendary “Galápagos Man,” on joining the LATA Hall of Fame, after nearly 5 decades of expertise.
#LATA #LatinAmerica #TheGalapagosMan

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Yes looking forward to hearing this line up and seeing the film.

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TODAY!
From the Amazon to the Andes 🦙🌺
#Peru at @Royal Geographical Society
7:30pm to 10pm
Info 👉 https://t.co/xkSbFut1rF
An evening showcasing Peru’s extraordinary biodiversity, culture & conservation efforts plus the UK premiere of documentary Trilogy of the Volcanoes!

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Bolivian photograph wins prize at Zari Gallery London, by yours truly.

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Thanks Russell for capturing the moment!

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Led by ambassadors @romero_m1, @DianaVanegasES, @CMRM65 & @OrtizFabrega, #CentralAmerica came to @Southwarkcathed - a National Shrine to Saint Oscar Romero - yesterday, to celebrate the #IndependenceDay of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua & Costa Rica!

🇬🇹🇸🇻🇭🇳🇳🇮🇨🇷

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Feliz Día de la Independencia!

Today marks the 204th Independence Day for the 5 original provinces of Central America - Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua & Costa Rica - & I can't wait to get back!

#CentralAmerica #VisitCentralAmerica
#DíadelaIndependencia

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My latest Blog - El Salvador

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El Salvador: A Rising Star in Central American Tourism https://t.co/mFU82ODuwu via @selectlatin

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@LatAmTravelist @ShafikMeghji @TravWriters @HurstPublishers The bits that I’ve seen look fascinating.

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Always great to see one’s words and images in print.

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Just out in the latest Wanderlust magazine, How to See the Galápagos Islands by David Horwell, part of Destination of the Year- Ecuador.

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Five books to take with you to the Galápagos Islands.

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#galapagosislands #shepherdlovesbooks

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https://t.co/U63KkCbRM2
#galapagosislands @Shepherd_books

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You are very kind Russell!

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Fully updated & beautifully illustrated, the @Bradt Guide to Galápagos Wildlife is a book that makes you want to add these magical islands to your bucket list.

#Galápagos has not been affected by #Ecuador's crackdown on gangs & is open to visitors!

#VisitEcuador #LoveEcuador

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Select Latin America £5 off entrance discount code - you just need to enter the code SELECT5 at checkout to redeem the offer.

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On Sunday, the Mirador de #Catarina, with its panoramic views over the Laguna de Apoyo crater lake, is a popular spot for picnicking #Nicaraguan families & a great place to try local dishes.
Check out the #marimba groups that serenade diners.

#VisitNicaragua #travelwithkids

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#Nicaragua's premium heirloom cacao beans are exported to #chocolate makers around the world.
At Bate Bate Chocolate in #Granada you not only learn the whole bean to bar process but you get to sing the song & taste the chocolate!

#travelwithkids #VisitNicaragua
#VisitGranada

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Whether you're planning a trip to #Galapagos or just looking to brush up on your knowledge of the Islands' unique wildlife, Bradt's guidebook to Galapagos wildlife provides all the information you need to identify key species!

Shop now: https://t.co/KbpNTD0Vwx

📷 © Jan Schubert

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The Convento de San Francisco (1524), one of the oldest buildings in #Granada, #Nicaragua, is a must-visit museum packed with #prehispanic scultures from Isla Zapatera, Spanish colonial religious art, and bold, bright naif paintings

#VisitNicaragua #VisitGranada
#RdgUK

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Nice to see another #Bradt guide on display at #theglobalbirdfair @DebbieWylde1

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Here at @GlobalBirdfair you can win a signed copy of our Guyana guide - go to the Guyana stand to find out more!

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Ecuador stand very busy despite the deluge outside.

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Happy to bring some sunshine on a damp weekend!
#galapagosislands

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Thanks to @TheGalapagosMan for joining us, fresh from his presentation at @GlobalBirdfair! David is co-author of Galapagos Wildlife, out now

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The Embassy of Peru in London is showing Ha/eirlooms, an exhibition by photographer Leslie Osterling that shows the #Ollantaytambo weavers from Huayronccoyoc Pampa in #Cusco's Sacred Valley who weave their hair for a wig-making social enterprise.

Info: https://t.co/o0dPptvSS2