{"product_id":"moon-ecuador-the-gal-pagos-islands-outdoor-adventure-indigenous-culture-sustainable-travel","title":"Moon Ecuador \u0026 the Gal?pagos Islands: Outdoor Adventure, Indigenous Culture, Sustainable Travel","description":"\u003cb\u003eCanoe through the Amazon, explore the bustling capital of Quito, snorkel in the Gal?pagos, or kick back on the coast: Embark on an unforgettable adventure with \u003ci\u003eMoon Ecuador \u0026amp; the Gal?pagos Islands\u003c\/i\u003e. Inside you'll find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible itineraries\u003c\/b\u003e for spending time in the Sierras, the Amazon, the coast, Quito, and the Gal?pagos Islands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMust-see highlights and unique experiences: \u003c\/b\u003eHike through the Amazon rainforest, paddle across lily-covered lagoons, and spot camian, tapir, or pink river dolphins. 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Take a surfing lesson in Monta?ita, and relax on the beach with a mojito in hand \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to ethically experience Ecuador like an insider, \u003c\/b\u003esupport local and sustainable businesses, and respectfully engage with the indigenous communities, including those with shamanic traditions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert insight from local author \u003c\/b\u003eBethany Pitts on what to eat, how to get around, where to stay, and how to avoid crowds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-color photos and detailed maps throughout \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReliable background\u003c\/b\u003e on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, as well as health and safety advice and common customs and etiquette \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandy tools\u003c\/b\u003e including a Spanish phrasebook, volunteer opportunities, packing suggestions, and travel tips for families with kids, seniors, travelers with disabilities, and LGBTQ travelers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eMoon Ecuador \u0026amp; the Gal?pagos Islands'\u003c\/i\u003e practical tips and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Heading to Central America? Check out \u003ci\u003eMoon Costa Rica.\u003c\/i\u003e Sticking to the islands? Try \u003ci\u003eMoon Gal?pagos Islands.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Moon Travel Guides: \u003c\/b\u003e Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen \u003cb\u003eBethany Pitts \u003c\/b\u003ewas backpacking around the world in 2004, she found the most magical experiences in Ecuador. She'll never forget paddling silently through a jungle lagoon at night in a dug-out canoe, the water's surface covered with lily pads illuminated by fireflies. Returning to Ecuador in 2009, she realized there was nowhere on earth she would rather be and relocated there soon afterwards. She has spent the last fifteen years exploring the country's astonishing diversity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bethany has worked as a translator, editor and writer, but her true passion is environmental activism. From indigenous defenders, she learned that community-led eco-tourism enables them to protect threatened ecosystems and unique ways of life. This led her to write \u003ci\u003eMoon Ecuador \u0026amp; the Gal?pagos Islands\u003c\/i\u003e with a focus on ethical travel. 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