Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands (Country Guide)
by Danny Palmerlee
from Lonely Planet
Climb the snow-capped peak of Volcán Chimborazo, the most distant point from the center of the Earth. Get up close and personal with capuchin monkeys in the central plaza of MisahuallÃ. Step back in time at Ingapirca, Ecuador’s finest example of Inca architecture. Take in the surf scene on the south coast. Sophisticated cities, glaciated volcanoes, the lush Amazon Basin – our inimitable guide gives you access to all the treasures of exotic Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.
Go Wild – special chapter on Galápagos wildlife by noted nature writer David Andrew helps you identify the many species unique to the islands.
Venture Out – expanded focus on activities, advenÂture and ecotravel, plus a dedicated Itineraries chapter to help you explore this compact yet varied country.
Get Smart – comprehensive History and Culture chapters provide insight into Ecuador’s volatile political landscape and vital indigenous communities.
Walk The Walk – discover the colonial charms of Quito and Cuenca with our detailed maps and walking tour.
Galapagos: A Natural History
by Michael H. Jackson
from University of Calgary Press
The Mapmaker's Wife: A True Tale of Love, Murder, and Survival in the Amazon
by Robert Whitaker
from Delta
A True Tale of Love, Murder, and Survival in the Amazon
The year is 1735. A decade-long expedition to South America is launched by a team of French scientists racing to measure the circumference of the earth and to reveal the mysteries of a little-known continent to a world hungry for discovery and knowledge. From this extraordinary journey arose an unlikely love between one scientist and a beautiful Peruvian noblewoman. Victims of a tangled web of international politics, Jean Godin and Isabel Gramesón’s destiny would ultimately unfold in the Amazon’s unforgiving jungles, and it would be Isabel’s quest to reunite with Jean after a calamitous twenty-year separation that would capture the imagination of all of eighteenth-century Europe. A remarkable testament to human endurance, female resourcefulness, and enduring love, Isabel Gramesón’s survival remains unprecedented in the annals of Amazon exploration.
Culture Shock! Ecuador: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Culture Shock! Guides)
by Nicholas Crowder
from Marshall Cavendish Corporation
A Traveler's Guide to the Galapagos Islands (Non-Series Guidebooks) 4th Edition (Galapagos Traveler's Guide)
by Barry Boyce
from Hunter
The essentials of a "how-to" travel adventure to the Land of Darwin are available in this comprehensive guide. From the basics of what airline to choose to a detailed analysis of the Tour Operator network, the author describes the rules and tells the reader how to play the Galapagos adventure travel game. History, wildlife, and details on what to pack are also includEd
Frommer's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands (Frommer's Complete)
by Eliot Greenspan
from Frommers
Researched by a veteran travel writer who lives in Latin America, Frommer's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands is the only truly up-to-date guide that gives you such in-depth coverage of this fast-changing country, with recommended accommodations in every price catagory. You'll visit rugged wilderness preserves, sleepy beach towns, the bustling, colonial captital, and, of course, the spectacular Galapagos Islands. There are adventures here to suit all ages and abilities: mountain biking in Baños, swimming with sea lions in the Galapagos, whitewater rafting on the Rio Blanco, and summiting Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world.
With Frommer's in hand, you'll experience the wonder of Ecuador's amazing biodiversity, as we point out the best places to see hundreds of unique, colorful species of animals and plants. You'll travel like a pro with our handy Spanish-language glossary and detailed regional and town maps. And our Suggested Itineraries chapter will help you plan your trip and organize your time.
V!VA Travel Guide to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands
from Viva Publishing Network
V!VA Travel Guides: Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of Ecuador´s most popular destinations. Written by a team of travel writers who have lived and traveled throughout this fascinating country, the guide contains extensive coverage of the Galápagos Islands including reviews of over 80 Galápagos boats and more than 30 maps of the visitor sites and islands. The book details more restaurants and hotels in Quito than any other guidebook, plus our community of writers have found the top eco-lodges and tours for an unforgettable stay in the Amazon rainforest and tips on visiting the jungle. A special Adventure Travel section provides detailed information about rafting, climbing, riding, mountain biking and hiking around Quito. In addition to coverage of the not-to-be-missed destinations of Otavalo and Baños, this edition includes sections on Cuenca, the Southern Andes and the Coast. V!VA Travel Guides has re-designed the travel guide book from the ground up using the internet, community participation and online geographic databases. All V!VA Travel Guide's books begin as web sites, collecting reviews, comments, rants and raves, suggestions, and updates from travelers like you. The community´s favourites are then compiled into a book. Most guide books rely on the opinions and research of one single person who may or may not share your tastes. V!VA Guides, on the other hand, rely on unbiased first-hand accounts from fellow travelers. This process guarantees that you have the most up-to-date, accurate information available for planning your travels.
The Rough Guide to Ecuador - Edition 3
by Harry Ades
from Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to Ecuador is your ultimate handbook to this fascinating and dramatically diverse country with complete coverage of the Galapagos islands. A full colour introduction gives an insight into the country''s many highlights from snorkelling in the Galapagos to exploring Quito''s colonial churches. There is plenty of practical advice on a range of activities from learning Spanish in Quito to climbing Volcan Cotopaxi. There are up-to-the-minute reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, plus a brand-new ''Authors'' Picks'' feature to highlight the very best options. The guide includes over fifty maps and expert background on Ecuador''s history, culture, indigenous peoples and environmental issues.
The Rough Guide to Ecuador is your perfect companion to this unique country.
Watching Wildlife Galápagos Islands (Watching Wildlife)
by David Andrew
from Lonely Planet
Where?
Discover what's there and where to find it
Pinpoint directions and inside tips for the top destinations in the Galapagos Islands
Full-color maps, including all the best island sites
What?
Color wildlife photos show you what's what
Easy-to-read background information on animal behavior and ecology
How?
The lowdown on planning, techniques and equipment
Expert advice on diving and snorkelling, bird-watching and whale- and dolphin-watching
Galapagos Islands Explorer Map by Ocean Explorer Maps
by Nigel Sitwell
from Ocean Explorer Maps
Folded visitor's map that features biographies of explorers and other notable people, an historical time line, information about all the main islands including visitor sites and dive sites, text and color photographs on wildlife, and basic information on other topics, including evolution, endemic species, conservation and the islands' history. Scale 1:400,000.
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