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.
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"For independent travelers on a budget, with an emphasis on whatever's hip, fun, or free."
- Associated Press
"Guides that penetrate the veneer of holiday brochures and mine the grit of real life."
- The Economist
- Associated Press
"Guides that penetrate the veneer of holiday brochures and mine the grit of real life."
- The Economist
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For forty-five years, Let’s Go Travel Guideshave 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.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK,
By Amy M. (Newark, DE) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Let's Go Ecuador 1st Edition: Including the Galapagos Islands (Paperback)
I took out this book from the library and tried to use it for help-- it was a HUGE mistake. This book is so ridiculously outdated that basically all information in it is so off base that it gives you NO guide for any good decisions. As the book was published in 2004 and written before that, the prices given were a FRACTION of the cost. They would say an inexpensive hostel's name and would quote it at $15 per night-- it's current price would be $50. As I said-- EXTREMELY off-base. This didn't happen one time-- we tried using it in 4 cities with various hostels and forms of transportation. Perhaps because the areas have changed or because the guide is just poor, I sadly followed the guide's advice and went to a hostel recommended and ended up in a VERY bad area that was dangerous at night. The next day I went directly to the tourist information booth and basically stopped using the book. Do not trust this book's recommendations!
While I understand that books can be out of date, usually the publishers come out with a new edition when it is needed. It was needed in this case years ago. There have been a LOT of developments in Ecuador and many cities have grown TONS. There are towns that need to be listed that aren't, MANY nice hostels that should be in here that aren't (but bad ones that are), and many suggested attractions that need to be added. Let me recommend Lonely Planet for budget travelers... they update their guides and have just came out with a new edition for 2009!!
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Has some good tips, but not the best,
This review is from: Let's Go Ecuador 1st Edition: Including the Galapagos Islands (Paperback)
This book lacks some serious items, such as maps! The Lonely Planet guide is far superior.
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