The Rough Guide to Ecuador 3

by Ades, Harry

• ISBN13: 9781843536949
• ISBN10: 1843536943
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-01-15
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Rough Guide to Ecuadoris your ultimate handbook to this fascinating and dramatically diverse country with complete coverage of the Galapagos islands. A full colour introduction gives an insight into the country's many highlights from snorkelling in the Galapagos to exploring Quito's colonial churches. There is plenty of practical advice on a range of activities from learning Spanish in Quito to climbing Volcan Cotopaxi. There are up-to-the-minute reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, plus a brand-new 'Authors' Picks' feature to highlight the very best options. The guide includes over fifty maps and expert background on Ecuador's history, culture, indigenous peoples and environmental issues. The Rough Guide to Ecuadoris your perfect companion to this unique country.

Table of Contents

Colour section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 6
Where to go	p. 9
When to go	p. 14
Things not to miss	p. 16
Basics	p. 25
Getting there	p. 27
Health	p. 33
Getting around	p. 38
Accommodation	p. 42
Food and drink	p. 45
The media	p. 48
Festivals	p. 49
Culture and etiquette	p. 51
National parks and protected areas	p. 52
Sports and outdoor activities	p. 54
Volunteering, working and studying in Ecuador	p. 59
Travelling with children	p. 62
Ecotourism and responsible travel	p. 63
Travel essentials	p. 64
Guide	p. 77
Quito and around	p. 79
The northern sierra	p. 143
The central sierra	p. 195
The southern sierra	p. 257
The Oriente	p. 303
The northern lowlands and coast	p. 371
Guayaquil and the southern coast	p. 435
The Galapagos Islands	p. 485
Contexts	p. 537
History	p. 539
Art, literature, music & film	p. 556
Mainland geography and wildlife	p. 562
Galapagos wildlife	p. 578
Books	p. 590
Language	p. 599
Pronunciation	p. 601
Words and phrases	p. 602
Food and drink	p. 604
Quicha	p. 608
Glossary	p. 609
Travel store	p. 611
Small print & Index	p. 615
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