Customer Reviews

Lonely Planet Ecuador and the Galapagos (4th ed)

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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.

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)

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.

This is the third edition that I have owned. I know that I can trust it to be the best, especially on a less than 5 star budget. Great background and vital information for everyone.

First let me say that Lonely Planet books are usually pretty good ... but this particular edition is becoming out of date fast ... the information looks "tired" in spots, particularly on hotel evaluations and prices. Still ... the what to see information is good, and geared more for the traveler than a typical tourist ... and somewhat tailored toward younger users.

This guidebook only gets better and better with each new edition. I recommend this highly for anyone interested in getting off the beaten track and enjoying the wonders that Ecuador and Ecuadorians have to offer.