Let's Go Ecuador: Including the Galapagos Islands

Brand-new Let's Go: Ecuador is your insider's guide to South America's biodiversity hotspot. Combining completely fresh text and maps with Let's Go's forty-five years of practical savvy, it's the only guide you'll need to navigate this rapidly changing country. Extensive coverage of national parks, community-based tourism, and volunteer opportunities will help you get off the tourist track. Opportunities for hiking, rafting, and bird-watching uncover Ecuador's natural wonders. Valuable hints, tips, and listings provide the practical know-how to see the sights and experience the culture, from prehistoric petroglyphs to indigenous villages. So, whether you'd rather island-hop among the iguanas and tortoises of the Galapagos or explore the awe-inspiring caverns of Cuevas de los Tayos, Let's Go can lead the way.

For forty-five years, Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world by providing the most up-to-date information.

Includes:
· Entries in a range of price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more
· Must-have tips for visiting reserves and bargaining in small-town markets
· In-depth coverage of the Galapagos Islands
· Opportunities to work at ecotourism lodges or live in indigenous villages
· Extensive suggestions for hiking, rafting, viewing wildlife, and more
· Detailed maps of cities, towns, regions, and the outdoors

Featuring Not-to-be-Missed Experiences

Cultural Connections
Go bananas in Machala, the self-proclaimed capital of the yellow fruit.

Inside Scoops & Hidden Deals
Soak your weary muscles in the hot springs of Papallacta.

Off the Beaten Path
Gasp in wonder as the sun alights on the altars of Ingapirca's Temple of the Sun.

For forty-five years, Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world by providing the most up-to-date information.Includes:· Entries in a range of price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more· Must-have tips for visiting reserves and bargaining in small-town markets· In-depth coverage of the Galapagos Islands· Opportunities to work at ecotourism lodges or live in indigenous villages· Extensive suggestions for hiking, rafting, viewing wildlife, and more· Detailed maps of cities, towns, regions, and the outdoorsFeaturing Not-to-be-Missed ExperiencesCultural ConnectionsGo bananas in Machala, the self-proclaimed capital of the yellow fruit.Inside Scoops & Hidden DealsSoak your weary muscles in the hot springs of Papallacta.Off the Beaten PathGasp in wonder as the sun alights on the altars of Ingapirca's Temple of the Sun.