Travellers to Ecuador want to experience tropical forests & other stunning habitats & catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans ...

This full-colour guide to Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands

Includes:: vibrant photos & helpful planning maps.

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New for 2008, Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands is the perfect introduction to this exceptionally diverse destination, with its mixture of stunning mountain landscapes, volcanoes, coastal scenery, rainforests & hot springs, not to mention colourful markets, haciendas & incredible wildlife. It provides expert advice, tracking down the best sights & experiences. It

Includes:: Suggested Itineraries & Highlights sections to help you make the most out of your trip. It offers a detailed background on people, geography, culture & history, including features on indigenous peoples, ecotourism & wildlife on the Galapagos Islands. It provides clear & accurate mapping for orientation at country, regional & city levels. It describes suggested walks & tours to somewhere a little different, including a walk through Quito's old town, a hike around Cuicocha Lake & a train ride around the Ring of Fire on the Chiva Express. It offers impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings. It is in full colour throughout, with over 140 photographs. It provides comprehensive coverage of the best of the destination, including: Quito, the Andes, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, the Amazon Jungle, the Pacific Coast, the Galapagos Islands.

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Ecuador (including the Galapagos Islands) in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Culture Smart! Ecuador provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs & behaviour in the Ecuador, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, & sensitive issues. This concise guide will tell you what ...

Ecuador at 1:650, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided, with a generous overlap between the sides, to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The Galapagos Islands are included as an inset at 1:1, 000, 000. The country’s topography is presented by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes & names of mountain ranges – active volcanoes are highlighted. The map also shows mangroves, swamps, & seasonal rivers & lakes. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Road network indicates unsurfaced local roads & 4WD tracks, gives driving distances on main roads, plus locations of petrol station & border crossings. Railway lines are included & local airfields are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including national parks & protected areas, UNESCO world heritage sites, churches & archaeological sites, campsites, beaches & diving or surfing locations, etc. Oil well & pipelines are also marked. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 30’ & an extensive index of localities. Map legend

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Lonely Planet’s Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Delve into the past in Quito’s vibrant Centro Historico, hike around Cotopaxi for million-dollar views, & spot blue-footed boobies & red-billed tropicbirds in Punta Suarez – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands:- Colour maps & images throughout- Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests- Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots- Essential info at your fingertips
- hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices- Honest reviews for all budgets
- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics- Covers Quito, Northern Highlands, Central Highlands, Cuenca & the Southern Highlands, The Oriente, North Coast & Lowlands, South Coast, The Galapagos Islandse Book

Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices & smartphones)- Downloadable PDF & offline maps prevent roaming & data charges- Effortlessly navigate & jump between maps & reviews- Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience- Seamlessly flip between pages- Bookmarks & speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash- Embedded links to recommendations` websites- Zoom-in maps & images- Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing




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Ecuador at 1:1, 000, 000 on a laminated & waterproof tourist map from Borch with plans of central Quito, Guayaquil, & Cuenca, an enlargement for the Quito conurbation & a map of the Galapagos Islands. The main map covers the bulk of the country at 1:1, 000, 000, with the eastern part on the reverse at 1:2, 000, 000. Topography is shown by relief shading & spot heights. The map shows the country’s road network & highlights national parks & protected areas, numerous beaches & other places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are marked at 30’ intervals on the main map & at 1° in the eastern part. An enlargement covers Gran Quito at 1:100, 000, showing access to the international airport, with a street plan of the central part of the capital at 1:20, 000. Two more street plans show the centres of Guayaquil & Cuenca, highlighting local landmarks & attractions & selected accommodation. Also included is a map of the Galapagos Islands (1:1, 300, 000) highlighting places of interest & sites for snorkeling & scuba diving. All the maps & the street plans are indexed with lists of locations/streets, beaches, places of interest, etc. Multilingual map legend

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Ecuador in Marshall Cavendish's Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination ...

Ecuador on a large map at 1:800, 000 from Freytag & Berndt with bold relief shading & colouring providing good representation of the country’s topography. A large inset shows the Galapagos at the same scale. In addition to the relief shading, graphics show salt marshes, swamps & deserts, with spot heights & names of various mountain ranges, etc. Where appropriate, peak names indicate active volcanoes. National parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks, shows locations of fuel supplies & border crossings, & gives driving distances on main routes. The course of the Pan American Highway is prominently highlighted as a tourist route. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces, as well as oil wells & pipelines. Various places of interest are prominently highlighted by icons. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1°. The index is on the reverse. Multilingual legend

Includes:: English.A large inset covers the Galapagos at 1:800, 000, clearly showing the island’s volcanic structures, naming various bays, canals, etc., & highlighting places of interest, etc. Place names, especially on the map of mainland Ecuador, are shown in larger print size than usually found on similar maps.



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