Ecuador & Galapagos Guide
A guide to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Explore the rich culture and hip nightlife of Quito; take a canoe trip down the Amazon River; discover the farming villages and vibrant colonial heritage in the Central Valley; see Flamingo Lake on the island of Floreana; or relax along pristine Pacific Coast beaches in Puerto Bolivar, La Libertad, Manta or Esmeraldas. Ecuador's national parks are featured throughout. All ranges of hotels and restaurants are covered, particularly focusing on unique and special Ecuadorean locales. The authors wield a keen eye on value for money while prioritizing quality, regional culture and personality. An entire chapter details the best places to stay in the country. Another chapter on food and drink highlights the tasty seafood just offshore in Ecuador's bountiful coastal waters.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1892975343
ISBN13:9781892975348
Release Date:May 2000
Publisher:Open Road Publishing
Length:550 Pages
Weight:1.30 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Best Book Out There
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I just used this book for a great trip to Ecuador. I consider myself an adventurous, independent traveler, but I don't need to suffer in bad hotels and eat tasteless cheap food to earn travel stripes. Yes, you can go to Ecuador for pennies a day, but I prefer to get a good feel for the culture, stay in small, unique hotels, and eat flavorful local foods. This book helped me do that perfectly. It is right on. I appreciate the authors opinions, who obviously have the same travel requirements that I do...small, unique, interesting...I like getting somebody's opinion rather than a whole laundry list of alternatives with no real feedback about how to spend my limited vacation time.I still had an inexpensive trip, but it was really nice as well. I HIGHLY recommend this book.
Definitely check out this title if you're Ecudaor bound!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book, dare I say, bests Lonely Planet all around. The husband-wife team has been wandering the backroads of Central and South America for more than a decade, and their grasp of local culture shows on every page. Like other Open Road guides, this title appeals to budget, real-world travelers; if you read Big World, you'll probably enjoy their titles immensely.
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