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December 27, 1831: Departure from Plymouth, England

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December 27, 1831: Departure from Plymouth, England

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The H.M.S. Beagle, with the 22-year-old Charles Darwin on board, sets sail from Plymouth. Darwin, invited as a naturalist, begins his journey that will revolutionize our understanding of life on Earth.

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January 16, 1832: First Stop at Tenerife, Canary Islands

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January 16, 1832: First Stop at Tenerife, Canary Islands

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The Beagle arrives at Tenerife. Darwin is excited to explore this volcanic island, but quarantine regulations prevent the crew from going ashore. He observes the island's geology from the ship, noting the striking volcanic landscapes.

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February 28, 1832: Arrival in Salvador, Brazil

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February 28, 1832: Arrival in Salvador, Brazil

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Darwin's first experience in a tropical environment. He is amazed by the lush rainforests and the diversity of insects and birds. Here, he begins to question the stability of species, observing how animals seem perfectly adapted to their environments.

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December 1832 - March 1833: Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

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December 1832 - March 1833: Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

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The Beagle reaches Tierra del Fuego. Darwin encounters the native Fuegians and is struck by their primitive lifestyle. This experience leads him to reflect on the development of human societies and the relationship between humans and their environment.

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September 15, 1835: Arrival at Galápagos Islands

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September 15, 1835: Arrival at Galápagos Islands

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Darwin's most famous stop. Here, he observes unique species like giant tortoises and finches. The variations between similar species on different islands play a crucial role in the development of his theory of evolution by natural selection.

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In Australia, Darwin encounters unique animals like kangaroos and platypuses. These findings further contribute to his ideas about species adaptation and geographic distribution. He also makes important geological observations about the formation of coral reefs.

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April 29, 1836: Keeling Islands (Cocos Islands)

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April 29, 1836: Keeling Islands (Cocos Islands)

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Darwin studies coral reefs and develops his theory on their formation. He proposes that atolls are formed by the gradual subsidence of volcanic islands, a theory that remains influential in modern geology.

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October 2, 1836: Return to Falmouth, England

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October 2, 1836: Return to Falmouth, England

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The Beagle completes its circumnavigation, returning to England. Darwin disembarks with notebooks full of observations and a collection of specimens that will form the basis of his groundbreaking work 'On the Origin of Species,' published 23 years later in 1859.