Galapagos Islands

Description

Preface; Contents; Introduction; Travel Information; Eco-Travel; Quito & Vicinity; The Northern Highlands; Central Highlands; Quito South to Riobamba; Banos Area; Cuenca & the Southern Highlands; Western Slopes to the Pacific Coast; The Western Slopes; The North Coast; Central & South Coast; The Coast; Guayaquil & Vicinity; The Upper Amazon Basin; Central & Southern Oriente; The Galapagos Islands; Appendix; Going Metric; Learning the Language; Recommended International Tour Companies; Environmental Groups; Further Reading; Ecotourism in Ecuador; Index.;This unique region provides more geographic, biological and recreational diversity than any other country in Latin America. It has Darwin's Galapagos islands, misty cloud forests, the snow-capped Andes and the Amazon Basin. The natural attractions are unparalleled. This book is the ultimate resource for travelers. With an eye toward ecotourism, it's packed with practical travel tips and full of details about the region's unique cultures. Maps.