This 370-page guidebook to Ecuador presents the country's highlights in a comprehensive format, illustrated with hundreds of full-colour photographs and detailed maps. The key features are: Places - region-by-region gazetteer section, with top attractions highlighted and cross-referenced with detailed local maps. The essay features are: incisive essays on Ecuador's history, people and culture, from its 2,000-year-old history of Andean music and dance, to its ubiquitous banana cultivation. The photo features are: magazine-style full-colour features on some of the country's most spectacular sights, from its awesome snow-peaked volcanoes to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. The travel tips are: practical listings section, including Accommodation, Entertainment, Transport and essential contact addresses and numbers.