• All new full-color photos in this edition
• New planning tips for one-, four-, and eight-day travel options
• Includes new opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving, new amenities on various live-aboard outfits, and moreThe Galapagos Islands aren't a vacation destination for those wanting to sip umbrella drinks by the resort pool--which is exactly why The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador continues to be a standard resource for inquisitive adventurers, nature lovers, and DIY travelers. This new 3rd edition packs in even more interesting and useful natural history and travel information, including: • Significant updates to all the major islands and visitor sites; the number of sites has nearly doubled in recent years
• Newly updated and expanded maps
• New photography tips ifor digital equipment and process
• New detailed chapter on visiting Quito and mainland Ecuador, featuring primary ecological and historical areas in the Andean highlands, rainforests, and coastal areas
• New discussion on how the islands are now a "living laboratory" of global warming, including how wildlife is being affected by changes in food sources
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The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador
Your Essential Handbook for Exploring Darwin's Enchanted Islands
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eBook - ePub
The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador
Your Essential Handbook for Exploring Darwin's Enchanted Islands
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Personal DevelopmentSubtopic
TravelTable of contents
- The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Natural and Cultural History of the Galapagos
- Part II: Planning your Galapagos Trip
- Part III: Major Islands and Visitor Sites in the Galapagos
- Part IV: Mainland Ecuador—An Essential Part of your Travels
- Appendix
- Index
- About the Author
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