Lonely Planet Ecuador and the Galapagos (4th ed) [Paperback]

Rob Rachowiecki (Author)

Book Description

Series: 4th ed | Publication Date: January 1997

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands are covered in this comprehensive travel guide, designed for all budgets. Features of the text include: over 50 detailed regional and city maps; information on Ecuador's national parks and reserves; background essays on wildlife, geography, people and places; and notes on shopping in Indian markets. Advice on accommodation, eating and travelling around is also provided.

Editorial Reviews

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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years, and as a result has experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

Lonely Planet's Equador and the Galápagos Islands takes you from the colonial capitol of Quito to remote Andean villages. You'll learn about volcanoes to climb, jungles to explore, and sea lions to swim alongside. The author includes essential details on conservation issues, ecotourism, national parks, and reserves. Also provided is an excellent 30-page color guide to Galápagos wildlife. --Kathryn True

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 4th edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0864423489
• ISBN-13: 978-0864423481
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,306,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very practical, up-to-date view of Ecuador., February 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Ecuador and the Galapagos (4th ed) (Paperback)

My wife and I have lived in Ibarra, Ecuador for a year now. We have used this book extensively in locating a place to live and touring throughout the country. Though the newest edition is now almost two years old, the prices quoted are still very reliable due to the devaluation of the Sucre.

The information provided is very thorough and accurate and is a MUST for anyone traveling to Eucador.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great help for budget travelers, February 23, 2000

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Gabriel (Santiago, Chile) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lonely Planet Ecuador and the Galapagos (4th ed) (Paperback)

An excelent guide for people wanting to see Ecuador better than the average tourist, it has wonderfully explained items precious for off the beat explorers. A new edition is needed though due to the devaluation of the Sucre (prices are as lower as a third of what the book says)

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Old, but plentiful information, September 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lonely Planet Ecuador and the Galapagos (4th ed) (Paperback)

Well researched, but rests on its laurels. Many descriptions in this 1997 publication are unchanged from the previous edition, which I believe was 1992. If you publish twice a decade, at least update the research you did 5 years ago.