The Rough Guide to Ecuador and the Galapagos

This Ecuador & the Gal pagos guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Ecuador & the Gal pagos travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards.

This Ecuador & the Gal pagos guidebook covers: Quito, Day Trips from Quito, Northern Sierra, The Avenue of the Volcanoes, The Southern Sierra, Oriente, Oriente Wildlife, The Western Lowlands, The Pacific Coast, Guayaquil and the South Coast, The Gal pagos Islands.

Inside this Ecuador & the Gal pagos travel book, you'll find:

• A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks


• Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip


• Practical information - how to get to Ecuador & the Gal pagos, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more


• Author picks and things not to miss in Ecuador & the Gal pagos - Otavalo Market, Quito, Canoa, whale-watching, Parque Nacional Machalilla, Malec n 2000, Nariz del Diablo, La Compa ia, Ba os, climb a volcano, Museo Nacional del Ecuador, Ingapirca, Laguna Quilotoa, Jungle Observation Towers, Contemporary Art, Colonial Cuenca, Gal pagos wildlife


• Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots


• When to go to Ecuador & the Gal pagos - high season, low season, climate information and festivals


• Where to go - a clear introduction to Ecuador & the Gal pagos with key places and a handy overview


• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs


• Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels


• Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges


• Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife


• Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity


• Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Ecuador & the Gal pagos


• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Ecuador & the Gal pagos, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.