* 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 more The 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 for 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
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mountaineers Books, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1594859175
ISBN-13
9781594859175
eBay Product ID (ePID)
211336697
Product Key Features
Book Title
Galapagos Islands and Ecuador : Your Essential Handbook for Exploring Darwin's Enchanted Islands
Author
Marylee Stephenson
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Regional, South America / Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Nature, Travel
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.5in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.6in
Item Weight
13.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qh198.G3s73 2015
Edition Number
2
Copyright Date
2015
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2015-004019
Dewey Decimal
508.866/5
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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