Colonial cities, misty cloud forests, towering Andean peaks, Amazonian rainforest and the otherworldly Galapagos: for such a small country Ecuador has a stunning array of natural and cultural wonders. Regis St Louis, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book 135 days (and nights) of research21 traditional crafts markets26 volcanoes2360+ species of wildlifeInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsAt-a-glance practical infoAdventure guideComprehensive planning toolsIn-depth background