Moon Handbooks Ecuador: Including the Galápagos Islands

Moon Handbooks

by Julian Smith

From horseback riding between ancient haciendas in the Andes and cruising around the Galapagos Islands to relaxing in a mellow coastal beach town, Moon Handbooks Ecuador is the guide to the best the country has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for exploring the colonial architecture of Quito's Old Town, climbing volcanoes, and hiking, biking, and rafting information, Moon Handbooks Ecuador gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Genres: Travel

400 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1998

About the author

Julian Smith is an award-winning writer specializing in travel, science, conservation and history. His articles and photographs have appeared in Esquire, Smithsonian, Wired, Outside, National Geographic Traveler, New Scientist, the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

[2010.08.31] Used in conjunction with Lonely Planet book to plan Ecuador portion (approx 1 week) of Fall 2010 South America trip. Places traveled: Quito, Otavalo. Moon's map for Otavalo was better than LP's in some parts (for example, placement of animal market). Moon also had some good budget lodging recommendations for Otavalo, though some require Spanish to make a reservation.

[Gary Ganong · Rating 4 out of 5]

This guide had excellent coverage of the Galapagos Islands. However it referred to the marine iguanas as mammals (page 325). It also said they reach 20 kg in weight (page 327). The naturalist John Kricher says the biggest marine iguanas reach only 4 kg.