Quito & Galapagos Footprint Focus Guide (Footprint Focus Guide)
by Robert Kunstaetter and Daisy Kunstaetter
One moment you're sitting atop a snow-capped mountain, the next you're photographing breaching humpback whales or swimming with penguins... What one of South America's smallest countries lacks in size it certainly makes up for in variety. Travellers to Quito and the Galapagos Islands can admire colonial-era buildings in Quito, hike along volcanoes in Cotopaxi Park or visit the otherworldly Galapagos islands. Footprintfocus Quito & Galapagos Islands offers vital advice on how to navigate your way...
Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands (Seventh Edition)
by Bethany Pitts
Canoe through the Amazon, explore the bustling capital of Quito, snorkel in the Galapagos, or kick back on the coast: Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands. Inside you'll find:*Flexible itineraries for spending time in the Sierras, the Amazon, the coast, Quito, and the Galapagos Islands*Strategic advice for ethical travellers, adventure lovers, budget travellers, history and culture buffs, wellness seekers, and more*Must-see highlights and unique experi...
The Galapagos Islands are a paradise for birders, botanists, geologists, and snorkelers, with many islands still devoid of human habitation. Since they lie more than 600 miles west of South America and were never connected to the mainland, almost all plant and animal life arrived here by chance. As Charles Darwin discovered, the evolution of plants and animals is more visible here than anywhere else on earth. John Kricher, a renowned ecologist and Galapagos ecotour guide, presents a detailed nat...
* Ecuador is one of the leading Latin American destinations * Details 30 amazing trekking adventures for all levels of hikers * Includes the history of Ecuador, its people, geography, where to stay and more Ecuador, appropriately named, literally means equator, the invisible line that divides the Earth horizontally in two hemispheres (North and South). As one of South America's smallest countries, what it may lack in size, it makes up for with an incredible variety of trekking destinations...
Head Hunters of the Amazon (Annotated Edition)
by Fritz W Up De Graff
Although it is one of South America's smallest countries, Ecuador is home to nearly 1,600 species of birds. This is thanks to the huge variety of habitats created by the Andes. The country is a birder's paradise and an increasingly popular tourist destination. Areas such as Tandayapa, Mindo and La Selva are renowned for their birdwatching potential and boast such dramatic species as Toucan Barbet, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Andean Condor, Giant Conebill and Ocellated Tapaculo, plus an array of bri...
The Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands (Travel Guide) (Rough Guides)
by Stephan Kuffner
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 vil...
Galapagos Wildlife (Bradt Travel Guides (Wildlife Guides)) (Wildlife S.)
by David Horwell and Pete Oxford
The Galapagos form Ecuador's best-known national park, and this is a comprehensive guide to the wildlife of the islands. A geological, climatic, and historical introduction to the islands is followed by coverage of the islands' unique plants, invertebrates, reptiles, birds, mammals, and seashore underwater creatures. This guide to the wildlife to be found there includes detailed walking tour plans as well as background information to the history and evolution of the islands.
Moon Trips of a Lifetime (Moon Handbooks)
by Tom Vater, Ross Wehner, Renee del Gaudio, Ben Westwood, and Margot Bigg
Moon Trips of a Lifetime is a sampler of four dream vacation destinations. Excerpted from Moon's Handbooks series, this inspirational ebook offers information on vacation spots that include Angkor Wat, Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands, and the Taj Mahal. Rather than providing in-depth coverage on just one location, this is a fun-to-browse guide that offers a brief overview of each destination along with essential trip planning strategies and ideas for itineraries. With tips for plan...
Moon Spotlight Quito is a 115-page compact guide covering Ecuador's capital city and highlights of the surrounding Andes. Seasoned traveller and journalist Ben Westwood offers his firsthand advice on must-see attractions, as well as maps with sightseeing highlights, so you can make the most of your time. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on entertainment, shopping, recreation, hotels, food, and transportation, making navigating this diverse area uncomplicated and enjoyable.T...