The most important islands in Ecuador are the
Galapagos islands situated some 1000km west of the mainland. That
archipel consists of 19 main islands and numerous
smaller islets all of volcanic origin, haven risen out of the Pacific
ocean a few million years ago. But those are not the only ones in
the country as several smaller islands lie along the Pacific coast.
Climbing and Trekking the Andes
Exploring remote Regions of the Amazon
Observing rare Animals and Plants
Indigenous Life and Ancient Cultures
Photographing the Unexpected
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3rd edition, 2005
Erich Lehenbauer
Mosquera Narvaez Oe 5 –12 y Carvajal
Quito, Ecuador
