Insight Guide to Ecuador (Insight Guides Ecuador) [Paperback]

Insight Guides (Author)

Book Description

Series: Insight Guides Ecuador | Publication Date: January 1, 1999

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Pam Barret is the editor of "'Insight Guide Peru"''"'Insight Guide Israel"'' "'Insight Guide Ecuador"'' "'Insight Guide Portugal"'

Since 2000. Hammond, American Map, Langenscheidt Dictionaries, Insight Travel Guides, Delorme – the famous names in the Langenscheidt family. These represent the most authoritative, up-to-date, and extensive travel and reference products available. In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 365 pages
• Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishers; Third Edition edition (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887295967
• ISBN-13: 978-0887295966
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,324,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Ecuador, April 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Insight Guide to Ecuador (Insight Guides Ecuador) (Paperback)

Having spent almost 10 months travelling in Ecuador, I can say that this guide is extremely useful. While it doesn't have great recommendations about hotels, restaurants, transportation, etc., it definitely provides much needed background information and has incredible pictures. The maps are usually very good, but occasionally there are some mistakes. The culture sections--on food and customs-- are interesting and pertinent. Included are section about the Galapagos Islands and Amazonia. Although this guide is very informative, it is best used in conjunction with another guide that gives more specifics about dining, accomidations, shopping, etc. You should definitely read it BEFORE travelling; you will arrive in Ecuador informed and ready for an adventure.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If You`re Going to Ecuador..., August 1, 2000

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Derek Kaufman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Insight Guide to Ecuador (Insight Guides Ecuador) (Paperback)

This book was very informative not only on the culture itself, but on the history behind the country and the people. I found this book very helpful in learning more about the country. Although it isn`t very informative as the ¨Fodor`s¨ travel books or other travel guides, it gives a great overview of the entire country. My only complaint is some of the wording in the book--it tended to be sarcastic at times.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Beginning for a South American Adventure, August 20, 2000

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Tammie Carswell (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Insight Guide to Ecuador (Insight Guides Ecuador) (Paperback)

Before my trip to Ecuador, (my first time to South America) I read the Insight Guide to Ecuador. The book gave me a very good background on the history of the country, the terrain, the weather, and most of all the people. The book did not overload you with facts and statistics, but made for a very nice, enjoyable read. The photographs in the book were spectacular.