The Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Gal pagos Islands (Travel Guide)

by Stephan K ffner, Sarah Humphreys

Overview

The new edition of The Rough Guide to Ecuador is a comprehensive guide to this culturally and ecologically diverse country, straddling both hemispheres. It includes in-depth information on Ecuador's varied wildlife and vibrant indigenous communities, plus coverage of some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in South America - from the Amazon rainforest to the heights of the Andes, via beautiful, sandy beaches. We cover all of Ecuador's highlights, from colonial cities to off-the-beaten track villages, snowcapped volcanoes to rolling cloudforests, plus details on the best festivals throughout the year. As well as coverage of mainland Ecuador - including in-depth chapters on the two main cities Quito and Guayaquil - we have a section dedicated to the Galápagos Islands, the world's best wildlife destination. With detailed, accurate maps, inspiring photography, insider reviews on the best hotels and restaurants and reliable transport and safety advice throughout, The Rough Guide to Ecuador will ensure you won't miss a thing during your trip.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780241245743
Publisher:	Apa Publications
Publication date:	09/20/2016
Series:	Rough Guides Series
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	440
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about—having either traveled extensively or lived there—and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Sara Humphreys is a freelance researcher, writer, and educator. Her main claim to journalistic fame is that she simultaneously worked for the Sun and the Guardian, albeit in Botswana. Otherwise, she has toiled, traveled, and tarried in various countries in Latin America, Africa, and Europe, and, when not energetically bailing out a dugout in Panama, can be found swinging in a hammock in Barbados.