Relax and bask in the island magic of the Galapagos; the perfect gift for world travel! Featuring a Galapagos Tortoise, boasting enchanting colors and incredible and accurate map detail, this map of the Galapagos Islands is the perfect addition to any beach house. Sail away into a sea of blue serenity with this gorgeous wall art.
Available in four sizes, each art print is printed on acid free paper made from 29% recycled material. All of the prints feature rich and luxurious colors, perfectly consistent with the original image, which was hand-painted using refined watercolor techniques by the artist, Lisa Middleton. Your print will arrive professionally packaged in plastic acetate, ready for gift-giving, or to be excitedly opened and admired.
SMALL PRINTS
11”x17”
Our small prints feature 650 dpi (dots per square inch) digital printing. Each small print features a nearly-flat finish, with an almost imperceptible sheen. This print ships flat, with a stiff board backing, wrapped securely in a plastic acetate sleeve, and ships in 1-3 business days.
LARGE PRINTS
18” x 24”
24” x 36”
Fine art large prints are best for discerning customers who demand only the best in fine art printing. Every large print is giclée printed on heavyweight paper, with inks guaranteed not to fade for 100 years. It features a smooth, uncoated matte surface with no shine. The large format prints are archival limited editions, each numbered and stamped or signed. Your large print ships rolled in a hard tube, also containing a certificate of authenticity. Each print takes up to 10 days of processing prior to shipping.
HAND PAINTED ORIGINALS
36” x 45”
A truly unique gift for those who want nothing but the original- get your very own, one-of-a-kind, hand-painted watercolor painting by Lisa Middleton. This option is not a print, but your own painting, hand worked by the artist herself. Each painting is shipped rolled in a hard tube containing a certificate of authenticity, and arrives numbered and signed. Each painting takes 4 weeks processing prior to shipping.
ABOUT GICLÉE PRINTING
What’s the difference between digital printing and giclée printing? Giclée printing is one of the best print reproduction methods available, and allows us to provide a quality product that is guaranteed to not fade for over 100 years. It is a process that uses a specialized 12 color inkjet printer, acid free papers, and pigment based archival inks. Digital inkjet printing is a more cost-effective option for those who love the artwork but are not ready to invest in an archival-quality print.
FRAMES
All four print sizes come solely on the acid-free paper. Mats and frames are not included. It is strongly recommended to withhold frame purchases until after print is received, so as to precisely measure the print for the correct frame size, as slight variation in actual size may occur.
SHIPPING
Every print is shipped via USPS with tracking and insurance.
RETURN POLICY
Full refund if returned in original condition within 14 days. Buyer must contact vis Etsy messages prior to return, and pay return shipping.
ALL SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE
Due to the unique nature of our maps we size the maps to the ratio that fits them best, so sizes may vary slightly from those listed in the shop.
WE ARE PRINT ON COMMAND
Please allow up to 1.5 weeks to receive your map.
The Galapagos Islands is an archipelago of roughly 19 islands and several smaller islets, over 500 miles off the Ecuadorian Coast in the Pacific Ocean. The islands became a World Heritage Site in 1978, protecting almost 35 million acres of land and sea. The Galapagos is recognized for its unique wildlife, especially for the lack of predators. Visitors can interact with the friendly wildlife up close and personal, such as sea lions and gigantic sea tortoises. The incredible animal species served as the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution after his visit to the islands in 1835. Each of these actively volcanic isolated isles boasts its own set of unique species, but share similar environment and climate. It is one of the most outstanding marine ecosystems in the world, situated at the confluence of three ocean currents.
The islands were discovered in 1535 by Spaniard Fray Tomas de Berlanga when his vessel stalled and drifted off course on a trip to Peru. The English followed in 1593, and Irish sailor Patrick Watkins is believed to be the first to establish a permanent settlement on Floreana, when he was stranded between 1807 and 1809. In 1959, the Galapagos was designated a national park, and in the 1960s, tourism was launched and is still a key feature of the island today.
Constant seismic and volcanic activity shaped the Galapagos Islands, and combined with the extreme isolation, an unusual plant and animal life emerged. Tropical-dwelling penguins, fur seals, sea lions, giant tortoises, flightless cormorants, marine iguanas, Darwin’s finches and a variety of subspecies of mockingbirds create a spectacular view of diversity in the animal life of the islands. There are approximately 9000 local species living on Galapagos Islands and in surrounding waters. Endemic trees such as the giant daisy tree Scalesia and large cacti adds to the biodiversity of the region. Introduced animals and plants are now the biggest threats to these native species.
Some of the “must see” places are Genovesa Island, which boasts red-footed boobies, and Española Island hosts the waved albatross, Galapagos hawk, and the Nazca and blue-footed booby. Fernandina is the westernmost and most volcanically active island, and the most pristine. Endemic rice rats and land and marine iguanas are among the sights, as well as turtles, tortoises and flamingos. The 4500-foot Sierra Negra volcano is the main attraction of Isabela island, where a hike or horseback ride to its huge crater and fumaroles is most popular. Snorkeling and scuba diving adds to the island’s abundant wildlife and scenic beauty.
"Due to the unique nature of our maps all sizes are approximate. Please do not purchase a frame until you receive the map and measure it. "Full refund if returned in original condition within 14 days. Buyer pays return shipping.
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