Coastal Ecuador

226 Pages·2010·2.79 MB·English

by  Peter Krahenbuhl

Coastal Ecuador

Peter Krahenbuhl

Hunter Publishing, Inc.

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1. Preface
2. About the Author
3. Introduction

1. Adventure Awaits
2. Ecuador, the Country

1. Adventure Overview
2. Location
3. History & Politics
1. Pre-Inca
2. Inca Invasion
3. Brothers Divide as the Spanish Arrive
4. The Colonial Era
5. The Church, Haciendas & Recession
6. Independence
7. Internal Strife & the Political Economy
8. Modern Ecuador
9. The Conflict between Ecuador & Peru
10. Ecuador Today
4. Geography/Land
5. Climate
6. Flora & Fauna

1. Mammals
2. Birds
3. Reptiles & Amphibians
4. Insects
5. Plants
7. People/Culture
8. Cuisine
9. Government
10. The Economy
4. Travel Information

1. When to Go
2. Getting Here
3. Getting Around

1. Camionetas
4. What to Bring
1. Luggage
2. Clothing & Footwear
3. Equipment
5. Customs & Entry
6. Leaving Ecuador
7. Money Matters

1. Currency
2. Your Money
3. Travel Expenses
4. Taxes & Gratuities
5. Embassies
8. Health & Safety

1. Vaccinations
2. Travel Insurance
3. Food & Drinking Water
4. Toilets
5. Security
6. Medical Facilities & Doctors
1. Major Medical Facilities
2. Doctors
9. Communication

1. Telephone Service
2. Internet Access
3. Mail
4. Newspapers
10. Time Zone
11. Electricity
12. Language

1. Studying Spanish
13. Women & Children Travelers
14. Disabled Travelers
15. Gay & Lesbian Travelers
16. Holidays & Festivals
5. Eco-Travel

1. State of the Environment
1. Coastal Ecuador
2. The Sierras
3. Amazon Deforestation & Development
2. Reserves & National Parks
3. Adventure & Outdoor Activities
1. Hiking, Trekking & Mountaineering
2. Rafting & Kayaking
3. Horseback Riding
4. Mountain Biking
5. Birding, Nature Viewing & Photography
6. Cultural Tourism
7. Island Excursions in the Galápagos
4. Tour Operators & Guides
1. EcoRating
6. Western Slopes to the Pacific Coast
1. The Western Slopes

1. History - A Banana Republic
2. Flora & Fauna
2. Getting Here & Getting Around
3. Visitor Information