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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 918 EAN: 9781741042955 Edition: 7 ISBN: 174104295X Label: Lonely Planet Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 440 Publication Date: August 01, 2006 Publisher: Lonely Planet Studio: Lonely Planet Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Climb the snow-capped peak of Volcán Chimborazo, the most distant point from the center of the Earth. Get up close and personal with capuchin monkeys in the central plaza of MisahuallÃ. Step back in time at Ingapirca, Ecuador's finest example of Inca architecture. Take in the surf scene on the south coast. Sophisticated cities, glaciated volcanoes, the lush Amazon Basin - our inimitable guide gives you access to all the treasures of exotic Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands o GO WILD - special chapter on Galápagos wildlife by noted nature writer David Andrew helps you identify the many species unique to the islands o VENTURE OUT - expanded focus on activities, adventure and ecotravel, plus a dedicated Itineraries chapter to help you explore this compact yet varied country o GET SMART - comprehensive History and Culture chapters provide insight into Ecuador's volatile political landscape and vital indigenous communities o WALK THE WALK - discover the colonial charms of Quito and Cuenca with our detailed maps and walking tour Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Good reading, info worked in a pinchBasically the layout and info is good, though some important stuff was outdated,ie current location of the terminal terrestre (bus station) in Quito (This created some testy, but fun conversation with the taxi driver). One thing to beware of---the map symbols and numbers are miniscule. Granted, I am 50 andy eyesight isn't what it used to be. But if there is any one most important info in a travel guide,it's the maps. Grow it please. Nice size overall for lightwgt travel. Narratives on ... Read More Rating:  - ecuador revealedthis book is not only informative but gives insight into the ecuadorian people.one feels as though you had already travelled there and were reading some memories. the pics are fantastic...although i would have prefered more. the descriptions are excellent and the suggestions are being hi-lited for our trip. makes for great reading. Rating: - NiceExcellent book to give you an idea of Ecuador and help you plan your trip. Rating: - Superb GuidebookI went on a one-week long trip in Quito and its surroundings. It was my first trip to South America, also to a country where I do not speak the language fluently. This one had accurate descriptions of places I wanted to see, and it also gave precise directions on how to get to the places that are outside Quito. I have visited extensively the capital and other near areas, and from little-known corner eateries to magical trees, everything is noted in this book. Lonely Planet never failed to amaze me ... Read More Rating: - New 7th Edition Offers Important Updated InformationI purchased the latest edition of this book shortly after it's release on November, 30 and was very impressed with it's significant improvements over the 6th edition. I bought the previous book 2 years ago and, even at that time, was struck by how out of date and inaccurate some of it's information was. My wife grew up in Ecuador, still has family living there and goes back every year to visit (I go there with her every 2 years). So we, especially she, have a pretty good idea about what is happening ... Read More 
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