Ecuador & Galapagos Guide
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Youman, Becky / Estep, Bryan, PUBLISHER: Open Road Publishing, Long a peaceful oasis in South America, Ecuador's fame comes mostly from the amazing variations in wildlife found on the Galapagos Islands, where Darwin researched his landmark On the Origin of Species. And the Galapagos are fantastic, with rare and exciting animals ranging from sea lions, albatrosses, blue footed booby birds, flamingoes, fish of every color and size, and marine iguanas sunning themselves on a rocky outcropping of beach, But there is much more to Ecuador than these beautiful islands of diversity. Ecuador's national parks are featured throughout: discover flocks of pink flamingos electrifying vast salt flat sanctuaries; Andean mountaintops revered by the ancients; and wild rolling rivers conquerable in professionally guided rafts. All ranges of hotels and restaurants are offered, particularly focusing on unique and special Ecuadorean locales. The authors wield a keen eye on dollar value while prioritizing quality, regional culture, and personality. An entire chapter details the best places to stay in the country. Another chapter on food and drink highlights the tasty seafood just offshore in Ecuadors bountiful coastal waters.