The Ecuadorian Highlands [electronic resource].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krähenbühl, Peter.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ecuador.

Local Subjects:

Ecuador.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (357 p.)

Place of Publication:

West Palm Beach : Hunter Publishing, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Ecuador's Avenue of the Volcanoes is the backbone of the Central Highlands, a long and beautiful stretch of eternal mountain views. Snow-capped volcanoes peer through layers of mist and each curve of the highway presents a new vision. The highest peaks, several of which are active volcanoes, lie in this stretch of the Andes. Opportunities for adventure include hiking, trekking, mountaineering and horseback riding. Mountain biking and road touring are coming into their own. Birders and photographers will find this region a pleasure. Wildlife viewing abounds, particularly in the higher-elevation

Contents:

Preface; About the Author; Introduction; Adventure Awaits; Ecuador, the Country; Adventure Overview; Location; History & Politics; Geography/Land; Climate; Flora & Fauna; People/Culture; Cuisine; Government; The Economy; Travel Information; When to Go; Getting Here; Getting Around; What to Bring; Luggage; Clothing & Footwear; Equipment; Customs & Entry; Leaving Ecuador; Money Matters; Currency; Your Money; Travel Expenses; Taxes & Gratuities; Embassies; Health & Safety; Vaccinations; Travel Insurance; Food & Drinking Water; Toilets; Security; Medical Facilities & Doctors; Communication

Telephone ServiceInternet Access; Mail; Newspapers; Time Zone; Electricity; Language; Studying Spanish; Women & Children Travelers; Disabled Travelers; Gay & Lesbian Travelers; Holidays & Festivals; Eco-Travel; State of the Environment; Coastal Ecuador; The Sierras; Amazon Deforestation &Development; Reserves & National Parks; Adventure & Outdoor Activities; Hiking, Trekking & Mountaineering; Rafting & Kayaking; Horseback Riding; Mountain Biking; Birding, Nature Viewing & Photography; Cultural Tourism; Island Excursions in theGalápagos; Tour Operators & Guides; Eco-Rating

The Northern HighlandsHistory; Flora & Fauna; Getting Here & GettingAround; Visitor Information; Otavalo; Ibarra; Tulcán; Touring & Sightseeing; Calderón; Cayambe; Otavalo; Cotacachi; Ibarra; San Antonio de Ibarra; El Ángel; Tulcán; To the Coast; Adventures; On Foot; On Wheels; On Horseback; Eco-Travel; Cochasqui ArcheologicalSite; Cayambe-Coca EcologicalReserve; Cotacachi-Cayapas EcologicalReserve; Rumicucho Archeological Site; Intag Cloud Forest Reserve; El Ángel Ecological Reserve; Jatun Sacha & the Guandera Cloud Forest Reserve; Where to Stay; Cayambe; Otavalo; Otavalo Outskirts

San Pablo del LagoNorth of Otavalo; Cotacachi; Ibarra; Camping; Where to Eat; Otavalo; Ibarra; Shopping; Nightlife; Central Highlands; Quito South to Riobamba; Flora & Fauna; Getting Here; Getting Around; Visitor Information; Touring & Sightseeing; Adventures; On Wheels; On Horseback; Tour Operators & Guides; Eco-Travel; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Baños Area; Getting Here & GettingAround; Visitor Information; Touring & Sightseeing; Adventures; Tour Operators; Eco-Travel; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Shopping & Entertainment; Cuenca & the Southern Highlands; History; Flora & Fauna

Getting Here & GettingAroundVisitor Information; Azogues; Cuenca; Loja; Vilcabamba; Touring & Sightseeing; Cañar; Biblián; Azogues; Cuenca; Chordeleg & Gualaceo CulturalExcursions; Loja; Vilcabamba; Adventures; On Foot; With a Fishing Pole; On Horseback; On Wheels; Eco-Travel; Around Cuenca; Near Loja & Vilcabamba; Where to Stay; Ingapirca; Cuenca; Loja; Vilcabamba; Camping; Where to Eat; Cuenca; Loja; Vilcabamba; Entertainment & Shopping; Appendix; Additional Resources; Learning the Language; Tourist Information; Online Sources of Information; Recommended International Tour Companies

Ecotourism in Ecuador

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-282-29334-6

9786612293344

1-58843-802-3

OCLC:

671790043