Insight Guides Ecuador and Galapagos: Travel Guide with eBook - Softcover

Guides, Insight; Humphreys, Sara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1839053828 ISBN 13: 9781839053825

Publisher: Insight Guides, 2024

Synopsis

This Ecuador and Galápagos guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability.

In this Ecuador and Galápagos travel guidebook, you will find:

• Top Attractions and Editors' Choice – must-visit highlights including La Compańía de Jésus, Capilla del Hombre, Bańos, Ingapirca, Volcán Cotopaxi, Parque Nacional Machalilla, Mashpi Biodiversity Reserve, the Galápagos Islands, showcasing the best of what Ecuador and Galápagos has to offer
• In-depth coverage of attractions – detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical location
• When to go to Ecuador and Galápagos – guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivals
• Practical travel information – essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shopping
• Insider recommendation – top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spots
• Engaging essays – thoughtful features on the country's history, culture, contemporary life and politics give a deeper understanding
• High-quality maps – detailed maps, featuring must-see places organised by number and corresponding to text
• Striking pictures – inspirational photography on every page
• Colour-coded chapters – each chapter is assigned a unique colour, aiding in easy navigation
• Free download of eBook – after purchasing the printed guidebook, you'll also have access to a free download of the eBook
• Coverage includes: Quito, Northern Sierra, The Avenue of the Volcanoes, Southern Sierra, The Oriente, Western Lowlands, Pacific Coast, Guayaquil and the South Coast, the Galápagos Islands

About this title

About the Authors

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Sara Humphreys is a freelance researcher, writer and educator. Sara has toiled, travelled and tarried in various countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Europe, including a year living in Opuwo, northwest Namibia, helping untangle post-independence curriculum changes. When not travelling, she can be found swinging in a hammock in Barbados.

Edition details

• Publisher: Insight Guides
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1839053828
• ISBN 13: 9781839053825
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328