The Galapagos Islands and Ecuador, 3rd Edition: Your Essential Handbook for Exploring Darwin’s Enchanted Islands

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