Lonely Planet Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands (Lonely Planet Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands)

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Climb the snow-capped peak of Volcán Chimborazo, the most distant point from the center of the Earth. Get up close and personal with capuchin monkeys in the central plaza of Misahuallí. Step back in time at Ingapirca, Ecuador's finest example of Inca architecture. Take in the surf scene on the south coast. Sophisticated cities, glaciated volcanoes, the lush Amazon Basin - our inimitable guide gives you access to all the treasures of exotic Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands

o GO WILD - special chapter on GalÃ¡pagos wildlife by noted nature writer David Andrew helps you identify the many species unique to the islands
o VENTURE OUT - expanded focus on activities, adventure and ecotravel, plus a dedicated Itineraries chapter to help you explore this compact yet varied country
o GET SMART - comprehensive History and Culture chapters provide insight into Ecuador's volatile political landscape and vital indigenous communities
o WALK THE WALK - discover the colonial charms of Quito and Cuenca with our detailed maps and walking tour

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Nice.......2007-09-15

Excellent book to give you an idea of Ecuador and help you plan your trip.

Superb Guidebook.......2007-08-07

I went on a one-week long trip in Quito and its surroundings. It was my first trip to South America, also to a country where I do not speak the language fluently. This one had accurate descriptions of places I wanted to see, and it also gave precise directions on how to get to the places that are outside Quito. I have visited extensively the capital and other near areas, and from little-known corner eateries to magical trees, everything is noted in this book. Lonely Planet never failed to amaze me again in this one.

New 7th Edition Offers Important Updated Information.......2006-12-15

I purchased the latest edition of this book shortly after it's release on November, 30 and was very impressed with it's significant improvements over the 6th edition. I bought the previous book 2 years ago and, even at that time, was struck by how out of date and inaccurate some of it's information was. My wife grew up in Ecuador, still has family living there and goes back every year to visit (I go there with her every 2 years). So we, especially she, have a pretty good idea about what is happening in the country in terms of politics, prices and other information relevant to travellers. But we were disappointed how the previous book barely mentioned the major impact of dollarization on the Ecuadorian economy and the substantial increase in prices it has caused. So much so that most Ecuadorian families now have at least one or more family members working overseas in order to send money home just so the family can survive.

Fortunately, the 7th edition provides much more up to date information on this subject and others. Of course, prices for travellers are also more accurate since this edition is "hot off the presses". The book does a good job of covering all regions of the country - the Andes mountains, the Pacific coast and the Amazon rainforest. Lonely Planet, as usual, includes not only the big cities and major tourist attractions. But also small towns and other "off the beaten path" places that may be of interest for those exploring the tremendous natural beauty and cultural diversity that Ecuador has to offer.

Lonely Planet is still among my favorite publisher of travel guides. But, this book, like many LP guides, seems to have moved away from the free-spirited, adventurous approach to travel that characterized it's early years. Nowadays, the guides seem much more inclined to politically correct lectures - no hitchhiking, no intoxicants, be a good little backpacker, blah, blah, blah. Of course, I understand the importance of being respectful towards the environment and local culture, making safe and responsible decisions, etc. But I also feel that LP's writers sometimes have their own political agenda to push and take an overly self-righteous tone that is more indicitative of Western values than Ecuadorian ones. Heck, I'm part of an Ecuadorian family myself now and I know that they would find alot of LP's advice and commentary about "how to behave" to be exaggerated and ridiculous. Ecuadorians are generally a very laid back and fun loving people. Of course, you should be respectful of Ecuador's beautiful nature and diverse cultures. But also relax, enjoy yourself and don't let LP's excessively "politically correct" attitude bog you down.

Still the 7th edition is a big improvement over the 6th and I recommend it for those travelling to Ecuador in the near future.

6th edition 3.5 stars... time for update, guys.......2006-03-26

I'm a Lonely Planet addict who knew better than to blindly buy this edition (if you order one now -6th edition, as I did, you'll get 2003 info), but addicts usually are not known for using their heads.

Quito is rather different nowadays, bus lines are new, and there are different security issues.

At least I can say that 6th ed authors err on the side of caution (eg it's risky to expect to book last minute space on Galapagos boats; or take a taxi at night even if you're going one block), but the exceptions to these dicta are too great to accept that this edition is up-to-date. The errors in museum hours and bus info (Mitad del Mundo, for one) need revision.

Worst thing about ANY Lonely Planet is their system of maps. Reader never gets text of an attraction or restaurant or hotel referenced to map location. AND if you need reading glasses, just forget about using these maps when you're in a dark taxi or dark restaurant (often the places you need to read them). Bringing a magnifying glass is not always easy.

Another grouse... while authors want to tell the traveler that the most conveniences are in the Mariscal Sucre area (gringo landia), they don't leave it at that. They list almost no restaurants & resources outside that area. I thank the authors for including my fringe area hotel in the book, for I can walk to grungy backpacker-ville any time I want to, BUT there is a true pressure towards a kind of "this is where you will stay because most travelers do." Get off the beaten path, fellas!

So, thanks for the tips, but I'm glad I used travelwise.com and other resources. Lonely Planet system may be a thing of the past soon.

You can take it with you.......2006-02-24

I've used LP before for trips. Once you get the book, you are invited to go on-line for up-dates. There you are directed to "The Thorn Tree" forum. I used it just about every day to keep well-informed and prepare for the trip. The guide is an easy ready and full of useful information. Prior uses were very accurate.

Lonely Planet Ecuador Y Las Islas Galapagos (Lonely Planet. (Spanish Guides))

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Muy buena guía, aunque mejorable.

Lonely Planet Ecuador Y Las Islas Galapagos (Lonely Planet. (Spanish Guides))
Danny Palmerlee , and Michael Grosberg
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Muy buena guía, aunque mejorable........2007-09-24

Con gusto he revisado esta guía de Ecuador y las Islas Galápagos. Habiendo vivido allí por 15 años, conozco la gran mayoría de los lugares que se mencionan en la guía, y efectivamente su revisión es muy buena y precisa. Aún así, es necesario mencionar que hay varios lugares de interés turístico a los cuales se llega si has tenido la suerte de que algún otro turista te cuente como hacerlo, y que durante los últimos años se han convertido en lugares cada vez más visitados.
En resumen, una buena guía para conocer los lugares típicos de turismo. Sin embargo, si quieres conocer otros lugares de igual o mayor interés que los reseñados, que han aparecido en los últimos años, sugiero consultar en el lugar de hospedaje y pedir consejo a otros turistas.

Ecuador y Las Islas Galapagos - Lonely Planet En Espaol (Lonely Planet Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands)

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Ecuador y Las Islas Galapagos - Lonely Planet En Espaol (Lonely Planet Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands)
Rob Rachowiecki
Manufacturer: Geoplaneta
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Lonely Planet Ecuador and the Galapagos (4th ed)

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Great help for budget travelers
Old, but plentiful information
A very practical, up-to-date view of Ecuador.
Another triumphant edition, a "must have" for travelers.
Terrific

Lonely Planet Ecuador and the Galapagos (4th ed)
Rob Rachowiecki
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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years, and as a result has experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

Lonely Planet's Equador and the Galápagos Islands takes you from the colonial capitol of Quito to remote Andean villages. You'll learn about volcanoes to climb, jungles to explore, and sea lions to swim alongside. The author includes essential details on conservation issues, ecotourism, national parks, and reserves. Also provided is an excellent 30-page color guide to Galápagos wildlife. --Kathryn True

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Great help for budget travelers.......2000-02-24

An excelent guide for people wanting to see Ecuador better than the average tourist, it has wonderfully explained items precious for off the beat explorers. A new edition is needed though due to the devaluation of the Sucre (prices are as lower as a third of what the book says)

Old, but plentiful information.......1999-09-16

Well researched, but rests on its laurels. Many descriptions in this 1997 publication are unchanged from the previous edition, which I believe was 1992. If you publish twice a decade, at least update the research you did 5 years ago.

A very practical, up-to-date view of Ecuador........1999-02-07

My wife and I have lived in Ibarra, Ecuador for a year now. We have used this book extensively in locating a place to live and touring throughout the country. Though the newest edition is now almost two years old, the prices quoted are still very reliable due to the devaluation of the Sucre.

The information provided is very thorough and accurate and is a MUST for anyone traveling to Eucador.

Another triumphant edition, a "must have" for travelers........1998-10-21

This is the third edition that I have owned. I know that I can trust it to be the best, especially on a less than 5 star budget. Great background and vital information for everyone.

Terrific.......1998-08-22

This guidebook only gets better and better with each new edition. I recommend this highly for anyone interested in getting off the beaten track and enjoying the wonders that Ecuador and Ecuadorians have to offer.

Lonely Planet Ecuador Y Las Islas Galapagos (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

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Lonely Planet Ecuador Y Las Islas Galapagos (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
Rob Rachowiecki
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Lonely Planet: Ecuador E Galapagos
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"I might have occupied my mind usefully with Improving Thoughts, but the only improvement I could imagine then was a pair of wings, to enable me to fly to freedom. And, of course, a Head for Heights. I cleaned the dust from the window and peered out hopefully, but there was nothing but a Horrid Precipice, with jagged crags several thousands of feet below." Such are the woes of young Charlotte, locked in a tower room of her uncle's gloomy Castle Karlstein in 19th-century Switzerland. Escaping this predicament seems the least of her worries: in a solemn blood pact, her evil uncle, Count Karlstein, has promised to sacrifice his two orphaned nieces, Lucy and Charlotte, to Zamiel the Demon Huntsman--on midnight of All Souls' Eve--in return for his current riches.

First, however, the heartless Count and his "lip-licking, moist-handed, creeping, smarming" secretary, Herr Arturo Snivelwurst, will have to catch Lucy, too--and it is no small task with the headstrong, 14-year-old Hildi Kelmar; her 18-year-old, handsome-in-a-scowling-sort-of-way brother, Peter; and the intrepid English teacher Miss Augusta Davenport on the girls' side. As Miss Davenport herself points out, "an English gentlewoman can rise above any circumstances, given intelligence and a loaded pistol." The events in this delightful gothic farce unfold quickly in a variety of narrative voices, artfully building in suspense to a powerful, terrifying, deeply satisfying stand-off between the Count and the Demon Huntsman of Impenetrable Darkness himself. Subplots and loose ends are gracefully, happily, justly tied up in the light of day, finally allowing readers to exhale.

British novelist Philip Pullman, masterful storyteller and creator of the bestselling adventures The Golden Compass and The Subtle Knife, mesmerizes us again with his playful, suspenseful thriller Count Karlstein, released in the United States 16 years after its appearance in the United Kingdom. Readers young and old will revel in every angle, twist, and turn of this breathlessly paced, very funny page-turner. (Ages 11 and older) --Karin Snelson

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Now in paperback, a spooky and funny middle-grade thriller from the author of The Golden Compass.

Customer Reviews:

Pretty good. .......2007-09-27

This was a pretty good book. Nothing on my top shelf list or anything. It was kind of slow in some parts and with my ADHD it was hard to keep my attention at times. :p Overall on a 1-10 scale I would give it a 6 meaning above average. Not as good as "His Dark Materials" but worth getting if you have a road trip to take and need something to keep you occupied during the drive.

Chad.

Great! A true classic!.......2007-09-06

We enjoyed this story on a five hour car ride - three kids under 14 and one adult. We thoroughly enjoyed it!

Count Karlstein is a classic fairytale with hints of Faust, Hansel and Gretel (The Brothers Grimm), and Charles Dickens. The story has a lively combination of characters both straight and comic. The audio version is clear and well portrayed with a cast of 8 actors.

Count Karlstein is a villain who is the sole remaining relative of a pair of orphan girls. These girls, though young, are thoughful and resourceful. But some evil plan is underfoot. How do the maid, her impetuous brother, the lawyer, the magician, the constable, the Englsih teacher, the silly lovers, and the deamon work to thwart each others efforts? Read or listen on!

This was a good audio book.......2007-04-14

This book was funny because there were a lot of characters who had silly names like Roliopolio and Snivelwurst.

I liked when Charlotte found a wooden head that she named Herr Woodenkopf and carried it around everywhere. It tricked people into thinking it was someone's head and that was funny.

I really liked Charlotte and Max and Eliza. They were the good guys. I did not like Zamiel the Huntsman, he was the bad guy and so was Count Karlstein.

I liked that everyone in the audio book has different voices so it is kind of like listening to a real show.

Count Karlstein.......2007-04-14

I liked this book because all the different characters had their own voices. I liked Charlotte best because she was smart. And I also liked when Lucy was the princess in Dr. Cadaverezzi's show. It was funny when Max's girlfriend Eliza kept calling his coach horn a trombone. And then he made his coach horn shoot a pea and he shot it through the mayor's hat by accident. There were a lot of silly parts in the book because some of the grownups weren't so smart. Charlotte, Lucy and Hildi, who were the kids, were the smartest people in the book I think.

I would recommend this book to other kids. It was funny and a little scary but everyone is OK at the end except for the bad guy.

Witty gothic satire but not Pullman's best.......2006-08-07

A parody of gothic melodramas,COUNT KARLSTEIN, could be confusing to the presumed target audience of upper elementary and middle schoolers. The book is told from the viewpoint of several different people and Pullman's writing here is not as well delineated as in his later books. Lots of characters are quickly introduced and I found myself thumbing back to remind myself exactly who was who, especially in the beginning chapters. The plot is over the top and exciting with lots of fun surprises revealed in the closing chapters if the reader is patient enough to wade through the rather cumbersome beginning.

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El Conde Karlstein / Count Karlstein
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Count Karlstein.(Children's Review)(Brief Article): An article from: The Horn Book Magazine

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Count Karlstein.(Children's Review)(Brief Article): An article from: The Horn Book Magazine
Susan P. Bloom
Manufacturer: Horn Book, Inc.
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Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from The Horn Book Magazine, published by Horn Book, Inc. on September 1, 1998. The length of the article is 326 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Count Karlstein.(Children's Review)(Brief Article)
Author: Susan P. Bloom
Publication: The Horn Book Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1998
Publisher: Horn Book, Inc.
Volume: v74 Issue: n5 Page: p613(2)

Article Type: Book Review, Children's Review, Brief Article

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