Evolution: Darwin's Observations By NateDonahue Dec 27, 1831 The Beagle sets off for its 5 year voyage. Period: Dec 27, 1831 to Oct 2, 1836 Timespan 1832 The Beagle arrives at Cape Verde Island 1832 The Beagle crosses the equator 1832 The Beagle reaches Salvador, Brazil 1832 The Beagle arrives in Punta Alta, Argentina 1832 The Beagle arrives at Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina 1833 The Beagle arrives at the Falkland Islands 1833 The Beagle returns to Argentina to visit Rio Negro 1835 The Beagle reaches Chiloé Island, Chile While there, he witnesses a volcano erupt. 1835 The Beagle arrives at the Galapagos Islands Darwin arrives at the world famous islands that sparked a revolution in genetics and evolution. 1836 The Beagle arrives at Sydney, Australia 1836 The Beagle reaches the Cocos Islands or the Keeling Islands 1836 The Beagle arrives at Mauritius 1836 The Beagle reaches Cape Town, South Africa Oct 2, 1836 The Beagle reaches home in Falmouth, England after 5 years. 1936 The Beagle arrives at both Bahia and Pernambuco in South America