Rough Guide to Ecuador, Second Edition

by Harry Ades, Melissa Graham

This guide to Ecuador examines this fascinating and dramatically diverse country and includes complete coverage of the unique Galapagos islands. A colour introduction gives an insight into the country's highlights from snorkelling in the Galapagos to exploring Quito's colonial churches. Detailed accounts are given of these attractions as well as all the others from the unspoiled jungle of the Oriente and the highland farms of the central sierra to partying at the capital's latest nightspots. There is also practical advice on a range of activities from learning Spanish in Quito to shopping in Otavalo's bustling markets or climbing Volcan Cotopaxi. There are up-to-the-minute reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, plus the pick of the cyber cafes and shops. Finally there are over 50 maps and background on Ecuador's history, culture, indigenous peoples and environmental issues.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

592 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2000

Reviews

[Calvin Fagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Obviously the real test of this guide will come when I actually get to Ecuador, but it seems to maintain the typically excellent standard of the Rough Guide series.
Anyone planning a trip should also note that Volcan Tungurahua has erupted violently since the publication of this edition (stated as Jan 2007, although the eruption began Sept 2006), affecting travel in the surrounding area (but apparently not Banos).

[Jen]

I'm getting prepped and excited for my Quito & Galapagos trip in July!

[Gary Ganong · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the best guide books to Ecuador.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

As I've said in a previous review and won't repeat here, Rough Guides are my travel books of choice.

[Bettie · Rating 3 out of 5]

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