Ecuador has everything travelers come to South America for: towering volcanoes, colorful indigenous cultures, mega-diverse Amazon rainforests, isolated beaches, and charming colonial cities. It also has something you won't find anywhere else: the otherworldly Galapagos Islands.

With this guidebook, you can:
-Trek through the peaks, valleys and misty cloud forests of the Andes
-Hang your hammock at wild, hidden beaches or in steamy jungle villages
-Party like a local during the Fiestas de Quito, Guaranda's Carnaval or any Saturday night in Montañita
-Plan and organize your entire trip with insiders' tips to get the most out of your time and money

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