The Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Galápagos

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This Ecuador & the Galápagos 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 Galápagos travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. 


This Ecuador & the Galápagos 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 Galápagos Islands.


Inside this Ecuador & the Galápagos 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 Galápagos, 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 Galápagos – Otavalo Market, Quito, Canoa, whale-watching, Parque Nacional Machalilla, Malecón 2000, Nariz del Diablo, La Compañia, Baños, climb a volcano, Museo Nacional del Ecuador, Ingapirca, Laguna Quilotoa, Jungle Observation Towers, Contemporary Art, Colonial Cuenca, Galápagos 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 Galápagos – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 

  • Where to go – a clear introduction to Ecuador & the Galápagos 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 Galápagos 

  • Fully updated post-COVID-19


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


Book Details

ISBN: 9781835290668
Series: Rough Guides Main Series
Publication Date: 2/4/2025
Pages: 440
Dimensions: 129 x 198mm

Series

This title is a part of Rough Guides Main Series

Practical travel guides series covering countries, cities and regions, with detailed factual travel tips, perfect for independent, long-stay, backpacking and budget-conscious travellers seeking comprehensive travel information and off-the-beaten track experiences


  • Extensive practical travel information including getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation explanations, food & drink advice and shopping essentials 

  • Curated author picks with destination highlights at the beginning of each guide

  • Ready-made itineraries covering every corner of the destination

  • Colour-coded places chapters with detailed coverage of places and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure 

  • Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets

  • Colour-coded detailed maps with marked-up key sights 

  • Insights on history and nature highlights  

  • Easy to use, newspaper-style layout

  • All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards

  • Free eBook with each printed guide published from May 2019 


Format: 129 x 198mm

Price: £14.99-£26.99 | $13.99-$34.99

Extent: 616–1208 page

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Reviews

3.9 out of 5, 11 global ratings

Amazon Customer

Bought as a gift

Reviewed on December 05, 2022
Paperback | Verified

My friend was happy with this book and found it useful on her holiday to Ecuador

Amazon Customer

A must have in your rucksack!

Reviewed on April 07, 2022
Paperback | Verified

Provided good up to date information on our trip with maps, interesting history and a really useful aid.

Amazon Customer

A poor man's Lonely Planet guide

Reviewed on February 23, 2022
Paperback | Verified

Poorly laid out in extensive prose that makes it difficult to log points of interest. An excessive focus on describing plazas and roads comes at the expense of clearly defined sections. Has a complete lack of pricing information and the town descriptions lack basic indicators like population. Space dedicated to nightlife and restaurants in limited. Penny pinching by the publisher has led to heavy text density and poor formating that makes the book hard to use.

Travelling from Cuba to Bolivia via much of central America and have read a guide for every country along the way. This is certainly the worst.

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