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Weather patterns, including rainfall that in some places exceeds even the levels of the Ecuadorian Amazon, combine with a varied topography to create unique ecological life zones on the coast. Flora and fauna in some areas are more typical of Colombia and Central America. Endemic animal species abound and tropical forests meet the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. The region inland from Borbn, along the Ro Cayapas and within the Cotacachi-Cayapas Reserve, protects the least-disturbed tropical lowland rainforest in western Ecuador, which is home to species that exist only here. Heading south, the land along the coast is much drier, although pockets of the less-developed lowlands, just a bit inland, are covered with lush cloud forests, the result of thick coastal fog that inundates the land for many months each year. Here, magnificent birds, many of them endemic, prosper along with howler monkeys and the nocturnal kinkajou. On the southern stretches of the Ecuadorian coast...

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Coastal Ecuador

Peter Krahenbuhl

Hunter Publishing, Inc.

HUNTER PUBLISHING, INC,

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2009 Hunter Publishing, Inc.

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of the publisher.

This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and companies disclaim responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, liability for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.

Preface
About the Author
Introduction
1. Adventure Awaits
2. Ecuador, the Country
  1. Adventure Overview
  2. Location
  3. History & Politics
    1. Pre-Inca
    2. Inca Invasion
    3. Brothers Divide as the Spanish Arrive
    4. The Colonial Era
    5. The Church, Haciendas & Recession
    6. Independence
    7. Internal Strife & the Political Economy
    8. Modern Ecuador
    9. The Conflict between Ecuador & Peru
    10. Ecuador Today
  4. Geography/Land
  5. Climate
  6. Flora & Fauna
    1. Mammals
    2. Birds
    3. Reptiles & Amphibians
    4. Insects
    5. Plants
  7. People/Culture
  8. Cuisine
  9. Government
  10. The Economy
Travel Information
1. When to Go
2. Getting Here
3. Getting Around
  1. Camionetas
4. What to Bring
  1. Luggage
  2. Clothing & Footwear
  3. Equipment
5. Customs & Entry
6. Leaving Ecuador
7. Money Matters
  1. Currency
  2. Your Money
  3. Travel Expenses
  4. Taxes & Gratuities
  5. Embassies
8. Health & Safety
  1. Vaccinations
  2. Travel Insurance
  3. Food & Drinking Water
  4. Toilets
  5. Security
  6. Medical Facilities & Doctors
    1. Major Medical Facilities
    2. Doctors
9. Communication
  1. Telephone Service
  2. Internet Access
  3. Mail
  4. Newspapers
10. Time Zone
11. Electricity
12. Language
  1. Studying Spanish
13. Women & Children Travelers
14. Disabled Travelers
15. Gay & Lesbian Travelers
16. Holidays & Festivals
Eco-Travel
1. State of the Environment
  1. Coastal Ecuador
  2. The Sierras
  3. Amazon Deforestation & Development
2. Reserves & National Parks
3. Adventure & Outdoor Activities
  1. Hiking, Trekking & Mountaineering
  2. Rafting & Kayaking
  3. Horseback Riding
  4. Mountain Biking
  5. Birding, Nature Viewing & Photography
  6. Cultural Tourism
  7. Island Excursions in the Galpagos
4. Tour Operators & Guides
  1. Eco-Rating
Western Slopes to the Pacific Coast
1. The Western Slopes
  1. History - A Banana Republic
  2. Flora & Fauna
2. Getting Here & Getting Around
3. Visitor Information
4. Touring & Sightseeing
  1. Santo Domingo de los Colorados
5. Adventures
  1. On Foot
  2. On Water
6. Eco-Travel
  1. The Puerto-Quito Highway
  2. On the Road through Santo Domingo de los Colorados
7. Where to Stay
  1. In & Around Santo Domingo de los Colorados
  2. Camping
8. Where to Eat
The North Coast
1. History
2. Flora & Fauna
3. Getting Here & Getting Around
4. Visitor Information
5. Touring & Sightseeing
  1. South of Esmeraldas: Vamos a la Playa
6. Adventures
  1. Culture & Nature, on Foot & by Water
7. Eco-Travel
  1. North of Esmeraldas
  2. South of Esmeraldas
    1. Playa Escondida
    2. Around Muisne
8. Where to Stay
  1. Esmeraldas & Las Palmas
  2. North of Esmeraldas
  3. South of Esmeraldas
  4. Cotacachi-Cayapas Region
  5. Camping
9. Where to Eat
  1. Esmeraldas & Las Palmas
  2. Atacames
Central & South Coast
1. The Coast
  1. History
  2. Flora & Fauna
  3. Getting Here & Getting Around
  4. Visitor Information
  5. Touring & Sightseeing
    1. The Central Coast - from North to South
  6. The South Coast: Puerto Lpez to the Santa Elena Peninsula
  7. Adventures
    1. On Foot
    2. On Horseback
    3. On Water
    4. On Wheels
    5. In the Air
2. Eco-Travel
  1. Baha & the Ro Chone Estuary
  2. Machalilla National Park
  3. Agua Blanca & San Sebastin
  4. Alandaluz Ecocultural Tourist Center
  5. Loma Alta Cloud Forest Reserve
  6. Valdivia
3. Where to Stay
  1. Camping
  2. Where to Eat
4. Guayaquil & Vicinity
  1. History
  2. Flora & Fauna
  3. Getting Here
  4. Getting Around
  5. Visitor Information
  6. Touring & Sightseeing
    1. Guayaquil City
    2. Peru via Machal
  7. Eco-Travel
    1. Guayaquil Botanical Gardens
    2. Cerro Blanco Forest Reserve
    3. Playas
    4. Machal: Manglares Churute Ecological Reserve
  8. Where to Stay
    1. Guayaquil
    2. Playas
    3. Machal
    4. Camping
  9. Where to Eat
5. Nightlife & Shopping
Appendix
1. Additional Resources
  1. Learning the Language
    1. DAYS OF THE WEEK
    2. MONTHS OF THE YEAR
    3. NUMBERS
    4. CONVERSATION
    5. TELLING TIME
    6. DIRECTIONS
    7. ACCOMMODATIONS
  2. Tourist Information
  3. Online Sources of Information
  4. Recommended International Tour Companies
2. Ecotourism in Ecuador

Getting Around

By Air

Many internal flights are with TAME, including those to the Galpagos, as well as major towns throughout the Andes, Oriente and along the coast. Other local airlines include SAN, the internal flight subsidiary of SAETA. Domestic flights are worthwhile, especially if you are heading deep into the Oriente and they are less expensive than flying direct to the Galpagos. Prices generally range from $40 to $120, depending on your destination. Flights to the Galpagos, on the other hand, cost $390 from Quito during high season, as the islands are 600 miles from the mainland. Ecuador's international airline, SAETA, and its domestic sister company, SAN, also offer flights between major cities and San Cristbal Island in the Galpagos. You can make arrangements with other Ecuadorian carriers through travel agents in Quito. Quito's domestic terminal is adjacent to the international terminal. See airline contact information above for airline details.

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