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One moment you''re sitting atop a snow-capped mountain, the next you''re photographing breaching humpback whales or swimming with penguins... What one of South America''s smallest countries lacks in size it certainly makes up for in variety. Travellers to Quito and the Galápagos Islands can admire colonial-era buildings in Quito, hike along volcanoes in Cotopaxi Park or visit the otherworldly Galápagos islands. Footprintfocus Quito & Galápagos Islands offers vital advice on how to navigate your way round these fascinating destinations as well as providing all the necessary information on where to eat, sleep, drink and party.

• Essentials section with useful advice on getting there and around.

• Highlights map of Quito so you know what not to miss.

• Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and have fun.

• Detailed street maps for Quito and advice on choosing a tour for the Galápagos Islands.

Loaded with advice and information, this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Quito and the Galápagos Islands.

The content of Footprintfocus Quito & Galápagos Islands guide has been extracted from Footprint’s Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador Handbook and Footprint’s South American Handbook.

Peru is home to more archaeological sites than any other country in South America. However, with mangroves, cloud forest, oases in the desert and glacial lakes, it is also a country of incredible natural diversity. Footprint’s 9th edition Peru Handbook will guide you from spectacular and spiritual fiestas to the awe-inspiring sights of the Sacred Valley.

• Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including trekking, ancient ruins and surfing

• Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from discovering the incredible wildlife to enigmatic Inca sites

• Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport, practicalities to history, culture & landscape

• Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget

• Full-colour planning section to inspire you and help you find the best experiences

From uncovering the best gourmet spots in Lima to the sapphire shores of Lake Titicaca, Footprint’s fully updated 9th edition will help you navigate this incredible destination.

Bolivia is home to enormous biodiversity: surreal volcanic landscapes, lush valleys, vast salt flats and Amazon jungle. Footprint’s 6th edition Bolivia Handbook will guide you from the blinding-white expanse of Salar de Uyuni and racing round hairpin bends on the most dangerous road in the world to the stunning turquoise of Lake Titicaca.

• Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the country, including trekking, wildlife spotting & the Che Guevara trail

• Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from swimming with pink river dolphins in the Amazon, to exploring the remnants of ancient civilizations

• Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscape

• Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget

• Full-colour planning section to inspire you and help you find the best experiences

From the colourful indigenous markets of La Paz to the flamingos feeding in the Altiplano, Footprint’s fully updated 6th edition will help you navigate this astonishing destination.

South America is epic. Home to the world’s highest waterfall, the longest mountain range and the largest rainforest – this continent will baffle you with its enormity. While cities like Rio de Janeiro swing to the sounds of samba, locals jostle around market stalls in Cuzco and indigenous farmers offer prayers to Pachamama – Mother Earth. Footprint’s 93rd edition of the South American Handbook is the ideal guidebook for adventure-hungry travellers. From Inca ruins and tropical jungles to the vast open plains of Patagonia, Footprint’s revised and updated guide to South America provides comprehensive coverage, enabling you to escape the crowd and discover the continent for yourself.

• Highlights section so you know what not to miss

• Practical information on how to get to each country and around, plus suggested itineraries to help you plan your trip, whether you are travelling for a week or a month

• Well-researched cultural and historical background sections available as an online resource

• Tips for travelling with your kids

• The core of the guide provides comprehensive coverage of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, the Guianas, and the Falkland Islands.

• Each country and region has an overview map which includes ‘Don’t miss’ destinations, local information on how to get around and detailed street maps where relevant

• Detailed listings on where to sleep, eat and play are provided for every destination within each country, enabling you to have an even better travel experience.

Now in its 93rd edition, Footprint’s legendary South American Handbook covers the continent in amazing detail, enabling you to explore for yourself. From spectacular carnivals to shuddering glaciers, this guide will open your way to the irresistible spirit of the world’s greatest continent.