• 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
"Marylee Stephenson brings to her guidebook the perspective of a dedicated birder and naturalist, skilled photographer and experienced traveler (who has made no fewer than ten visits to the Galapagos Islands). This concise handbook is a superb introduction to the biological wonderland made famous by the writings of Darwin."
—Donovan Thomas, Ph.D., Professor of Biological Sciences (Retired), University of Windsor