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Researched by a veteran travel writer who lives in Latin America,
Frommer's Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands takes you through this fast-changing country, to visit rugged wilderness preserves, sleepy beach towns, the bustling, colonial captital, and, of course, the spectacular Galapagos Islands. Ecuador offers an opportunity for adventure for all ages and abilities: from mountain biking in Baños, to swimming with sea lions in the Galapagos; from whitewater rafting on the Rio Blanco, to 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. Frommer's Ecuador even includes a wildlife appendix, to help you identify the creatures you'll encounter along the way. Plus, we give you detailed information on planning an adventure vacation, everything from A to Z. Travel like a pro with our handy Spanish-language glossary and detailed regional and town maps.
Synopsis
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
- Expert advice on the best outdoor adventures in the Amazon, the Andes, and the Galápagos Islands, plus tips on what to see and do in Quito.
Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
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About the Author
Eliot Greenspan is a poet, journalist, musician, and travel writer who took his backpack and typewriter the length of Mesoamerica before settling in Costa Rica in 1992. Since then, he has worked steadily as a travel writer, freelance journalist, and translator, and has continued his travels in the region. He is the author of Frommer’s Belize, Costa Rica For Dummies, Frommer’s Guatemala, and The Tico Times Restaurant Guide to Costa Rica, as well as the chapter on Venezuela in Frommer’s South America.
Table of Contents
LIST OF MAPS.
WHAT’S NEW IN ECUADOR & THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS.
1 THE BEST OF ECUADOR.
2 ECUADOR IN DEPTH.
3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO ECUADOR.
4 SUGGESTED ECUADOR ITINERARIES.
5 THE ACTIVE VACATION PLANNER.
6 QUITO.
7 THE NORTHERN SIERRA.
8 THE CENTRAL SIERRA.
9 CUENCA & THE SOUTHERN SIERRA.
10 GUAYAQUIL & THE SOUTHERN COAST.
11 NORTHERN PACIFIC COAST & LOWLANDS.
12 EL ORIENTE.
13 THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS.
APPENDIX A: FAST FACTS, TOLL–FREE NUMBERS & WEBSITES.
APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY OF SPANISH TERMS & PHRASES.
APPENDIX C: ECUADOREAN WILDLIFE.
INDEX.