Excerpt - page 57: "... parks, see p58. Other important reserves are shown on the map (p59). All of Ecuador's parks can be visited year-round, and the best time to ..."
Excerpt - page 46: "... MAPS AND NAVIGATION The ability to read a topographic map and to navigate with a compass and altimeter are essential for independent trekking in Ecuador. For all but the easiest walks, the maps in this ..."