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The Galapagos archipelago is one of the most beautiful, wild, and untouched places on earth. Travel back in time with Moon Galapagos Islands. Inside you'll find: - Strategic tour advice on cruises to and around the islands, how long to stay, and where to stop along the way - The top activities and unique experiences: Snorkel past playful sea lions and gentle sea turtles or dive with hammerheads and whale sharks. Spot blue-footed boobies, albatross, and pelicans just as Darwin did when formulating the Theory of Evolution. Walk along sandy beaches where marine iguanas sun themselves on the rocks, or hike through forests of cacti and along otherworldly lava trails with ocean views - Expert insight from bioengineer Lisa Cho how to experience the islands like an insider, visit sustainably, avoid crowds, and respectfully engage with the culture - Background information on the history, landscape, and diverse wildlife of the archipelago, including how and where to see each animal while protecting their habitats - Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout - In-depth coverage of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, Floreana, and the remote uninhabited islands of Santiago, Fernandina, Espanola, and Genovesa, plus the gateway cities of Quito and Guayaquil With Moon Galapagos Islands' practical tips and expert insight, you can have the trip of a lifetime. Expanding your trip? Check out Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

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""Sustainable travel, authentic slow tourism and support of local infrastructure are pillars of [Moon's] ethos: if that aligns with you as a curious traveller, their guides are a must-buy."" --Italia! Magazine ""Far from narrow minded, each Moon travel guide gives itinerary options for a variety of travelers' budgets--from frugal to lavish. They make books catering to those who love the outdoors, those who have limited time, those staying exclusively in cities and those who've fully committed to living abroad. In all, they have hundreds of titles, ranging Bermuda to Budapest, that'll teach you to embrace a new culture.""--Gear Patrol, ""The Best Travel Guidebooks for Every Journey"" ""Moon guides are perfect for the relaxed road tripper or outdoor explorer.""--No Small Plan ""Moon handbooks are always a pleasure to read. The writing is crisp, the research impressive, and the recommendations practical and down to earth.""--Chicago Tribune ""Moon handbooks are known for cannily combining logistical information with cultural background of a country or state.""--Los Angeles Times ""Moon handbooks have become known as well-written and exceptionally informative guides.""--The New York Times ""The books are more easily readable than other guides. The main attractions are also marked with a special icon and sidebars and boxes highlight special information, making the Moon handbooks one of the most user-friendly guides in terms of visual appeal and organization...the quality is uniformly excellent.""--Transitions Abroad

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Lisa Cho Burns is a writer based in San Francisco, California, and author of four editions of Moon Galapagos Islands. She considers herself fortunate to have had the opportunity to wander the globe. She's visited nineteen countries, but Ecuador has particular significance. She first arrived in Ecuador in 2012 with just a suitcase, planning to see the sights; she ended up living there for three years. She has visited the Galapagos several times with an interesting mix of experiences. She has stayed in backpacker hostels, upscale eco-lodges, and sailed on cruises. She's taken the most popular tours and ventured off the beaten path. She has gone hiking, biking, kayaking, SUP, snorkeling, SCUBA, taken surfing lessons, and camping on the islands. After several trips spanning a decade, she still considers herself a tourist on the islands. She loves to watch blue-footed boobies, playful sea lion pups, and giant tortoises, and snaps photographs by the thousand.

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