Footprint Ecuador and the Galapagos Handbook [Paperback]

Robert Kunstaetter (Author), Daisy Kunstaetter (Author)

Book Description

Series: Footprint Ecuador & Galapagos Handbook | Publication Date: April 2003

Filled with practical information from the authors' own experiences of living in Ecuador, this guide covers the whole of Ecuador, both on and off "the banana pancake trail" including Quito, the jungle, the Pacific coast, the national parks and volcanoes. As well as introducing Ecuadorian culture, it includes details of accommodation for all budgets, where to eat, drink and chill out, and where to go for adventure travel - climbing, trekking, river rafting and kayaking. It also features up-to-date information on the Galapagos, including how to get there, scuba dive sites and an eight page colour section on the wildlife of the islands.

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From the Author

Ecuador is our home. Daisy was born and raised here, while Robert adopted this Andean nation over twenty years ago. We can constantly keep our fingers on the pulse of local developments and provide the most up-to-date, comprehensive and insightful coverage of Ecuador.

For the current, 4th, edition of the "Ecuador & Galápagos Handbook" we thoroughly reviewed all hotels. We were selective, choosing those establishments of greatest interest to travellers; yet comprehensive, including a wide range of options in all price categories. All prices were verified prior to publication, so you can reliably budget for your trip.

The Galápagos Islands chapter was also extensively revised, with detailed advice on how to choose a Galápagos cruise. The chapter includes a table of Galápagos vessels with their respective characteristics and websites, so you can shop around from home. Throughout the book, all websites and e-mail addresses were verified before publication.

We added more details about worthwhile out-of-the-way places, for those wishing to explore beyond the 'gringo trail'. And we carefully updated all 56 maps in the book, to make exploring that much easier. Public safety did not escape our attention and we provide honest practical advice on this important topic.

We very much enjoy travelling in and writing about Ecuador, but we also take our work seriously because we know our readers are counting on us. And we count on you too, for your comments and opinions. Information from hundreds of readers' e-mails and letters was included in the current edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks; 4th edition (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903471524
• ISBN-13: 978-1903471524
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,813,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best travel guide to Ecuador, June 19, 2000

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L. Harrison (Punta del Este) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Footprint Ecuador Handbook: The Travel Guide (Paperback)

Of the five guides I've used on Ecuador, this it the best. Great maps and extensive city/town coverage. Tips on travel and travel times, restaurants, hotels and sights. Good work with adventure and ecotourism as well. If you're tired of the "budget" guides, this one's for you.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best GUIDEBOOK TO ECUADOR PERIOD!!!, July 25, 2003

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Jack Kaplan (Roswell, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Footprint Ecuador and the Galapagos Handbook (Paperback)

I have traveled extensively to Ecuador for the last 15 years and used to use Lonely Planet which is also a good book but by far the best is FootPrints.. Although it doesn't have as many colorful pictures as the other books, it by far has the most information, phone numbers and information as all the others combined. The Insight book which I also own has a lot of nice 4 color pictures but leave it at home!! No Use at all. The Footprints edition tells all the information from the larger cities to even the smaller towns and out of the way places. I am a freelance travel consultant and have studied all guidebooks to Ecuador, I have checked some of the hotels and restaurants and it seems to be very accurate. Things do change in Ecuador, the food, the exchange, the buses, etc. This was my 15th trip and once again I would not travel without this guide... Thanks.
Jack Kaplan Roswell, Georgia

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is really the best!, August 4, 2000

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Edwin Hättenschwiler (Zürich, Switzerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Footprint Ecuador Handbook: The Travel Guide (Paperback)

Prior to travelling Ecuador's countryside in 1999/2000 I studied some of the related guide books, among them the Footprint and Lonely Planet guides (the latter also very good, but not as good as Footprint's).

The Footprint Ecuador Handbook is by far the best, most accurate and detailed travel book on Ecuador I've seen, with a wealth of information and directions particularly for people planning to travel on their own. The book - although not a lightweight - also is worth its price in gold during your stay in Ecuador...