Ecuador Reiseführer Michael Müller Verlag

Travel differently and discover the extraordinary: With the latest tips from the Michael Müller travel guides, you can tailor your journey to be individual, sustainable, and safe.

The most biodiverse country in the world: Ecuador. Volker Feser takes you on an exploration in our guidebook "Ecuador." 600 pages with 238 color photos showcase the splendor of this South American country. Thanks to 36 maps, including an overview map of Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, you'll be as well-oriented as the locals. Numerous short essays provide interesting background knowledge in the Ecuador travel guide. The author's insider tips highlight particularly worthwhile sights and experiences, as well as recommended restaurants and accommodations. Everything has been researched and tested for you on-site. Ecologically, regionally, and sustainably operating businesses are marked. Tried-and-true tips and useful advice ensure a successful, individualized trip to Ecuador.

Overview of Ecuador: Quito, the capital of Ecuador at an altitude of 2800 meters, is located 20 kilometers south of the equator. The historic old town, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978 as the first city ever, boasts stunning church palaces. In the "Ecuador" travel guide, you will also find detailed descriptions of 14 museums, ten churches and monasteries, and seven parks. The Pan-American Highway runs through the country. In the north, crater lagoons like the rainbow lake Cuicocha and eucalyptus forests impress. The largest indigenous Andean market takes place in Otavalo. In the south, the Pan-American Highway traverses a 500-kilometer-long high basin, dubbed the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" by Alexander von Humboldt. Additionally, the architectural gem Zaruma beckons. Vilcabamba invites you to hike and ride, while indigenous customs can be experienced in Saraguro. On Santa Clara Island, there is a hotspot for seabird watching. In the east, you can experience the rainforest up close in lodges and listen to the symphony of the jungle.