Ecuador & Galápagos
By: author: Maciej Zglinicki
Edition: Sixth edition.
Series: Insight guides; Insight guides
Publisher: Insight Guides
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 326
ISBN-13: 9781780053745
Subjects: Guidebooks
Other titles: Insight guides Ecuador & Galápagos
Description: TRAVEL & HOLIDAY GUIDES. Insight Guide Ecuador and Galapagos is a comprehensive full-colour guide to the culture, history and wildlife of this diverse and fascinating country. The book is illustrated throughout with hundreds of beautiful, specially commissioned colour photographs. Our inspirational Best of Ecuador section illustrates the country's top attractions, from Inca monuments and colonial buildings to the best places for wildlife-spotting and adventure sports. With a longer and more in-depth history and culture section than its competitors, this travel guide provides an essential introduction to Ecuador's ancient civilizations, colonial history and contemporary politics and environmental issues. The informative text, written by regional experts, is a pleasure to read and accompanied by stunning photography. The lavish Photo Features offer a unique insight into the traditional textiles, colonial architecture, Galapagos birdlife and vintage railways.
Notes: Color maps and illustrations on ending papers and flaps.

Includes bibliographical references and index.