This guide to Arizona covers national parks and monuments, including the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelley, as well as scenic drives, lodging options for every budget, from cozy campsites to guest ranches, and offers historical information.
A new addition to Lonely Planet's regional guides series, The Southwest offers down-to-earth travel information for a wide variety of travel styles and budgets, first-hand insider tips from travelers who've "been there and done it, " in-depth information on regional foods, music, literature, indigenous cultures, and more. Photos, many in color.
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This edition adds Las Vegas to its thorough coverage of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, completing the circular desert route many visitors travel. It includes explanations of Native American arts and crafts, plus details on the region's spectacular national parks.
Escala la cumbre nevada del Volcán Chimborazo, el punto más alejado del centro de la Tierra. Acércate a los monos capuchinos en la plaza central de Misahuallí. Retrocede en el tiempo en Ingapirca, el mejor ejemplo de la arquitectura inca en Ecuador. Disfruta de la escena del surf en la costa sur. Ciudades sofisticadas, volcanes glaciares y la exuberante cuenca amazónica: esta guía te ofrece acceso a todos los tesoros del exótico Ecuador y las Islas Galápagos. Un capítulo especial sobre la fauna de Galápagos, escrito por el reconocido autor de naturaleza David Andrew, te ayuda a identificar las muchas especies únicas de las islas. Un enfoque ampliado en actividades, aventura y ecoturismo, junto con un capítulo dedicado a itinerarios, te ayudará a explorar este país compacto pero variado. Capítulos completos sobre Historia y Cultura brindan una visión del volátil panorama político de Ecuador y las vitales comunidades indígenas. Descubre los encantos coloniales de Quito y Cuenca con mapas detallados y recorridos a pie.
This guide has been completely revised and updated. It includes: information on visiting Andean Indian villages; coverage of major archaeological sights; and information on trekking along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Gaze at Volcan Arenal as it spews fiery lava into the twilight sky Savor a cup o' joe straight from the source among the vast coffe fields of the Valle de Orosi Stretch out in a beachside open air yoga studio in Montezuma Roll up your sleeves and help the sea turtles of Parismina
