National Geographic Maps Ecuador and Galapagos Map - AD00003403

National Geographic's Ecuador and Galapagos AdventureMap is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers, detailed, durable, and accurate. Ecuador and Galapagos includes the locations of thousands of towns and villages, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for highways, roads and more. What sets National Geographic AdventureMaps apart from traditional road maps are the hundreds of points of interest that highlight the diverse, unique, and exotic destinations within Ecuador and the Galapagos islands including national parks and reserves, World Heritage sites, archeological sites, churches, spas, and more. The front side of the map shows the southern half of Ecuador including the provinces of Zamora, Chinchipe, Loja, El Oro, Azuay, Cañar, Santa Elena, Guayas, Chimborazo, and Morona-Santiago. Galapagos is presented separately at larger scale, providing greater detail of the islands. Travelers to these unique islands often come to experience the unusual wildlife studied by Charles Darwin. Areas noted for their beaches, surfing, diving, and fishing are marked with activity symbols for outdoor enthusiasts wishing to further explore the islands and Ecuador's coastline. The provinces of Bolivar, Carchi, Cotopaxi, Esmeraldas, Imbabura, Los Rios, Manabi, Napo, Orellana, Tungurahua, Pastaza, Pichincha, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, and Sucumbios are included on the reverse side. Provincial and political borders are clearly and accurately marked with colored boundaries, as are the national parks and reserves. The map is two-sided. Each National Geographic AdventureMap highlights the Protected Areas along with a legend detailing the types of boundaries included. Net proceeds from the sale of this map go to support the nonprofit mission of the National Geographic'society. Popular Places Included on the Map: Amazon Basin, Ingapirca Ruins, Andes Mountains, Cotopaxi National Park, Galapagos Islands, Avenue of Volcanoes, Quiltoa Loop, and Quito. Key Features: Waterproof and tear-resistant Detailed topography complete with elevations of mountain peaks Hundreds of points of interest including the location of archeological sites, churches, spas, and caves Thousands of place names including national parks and reserves Gas stations and markets marked in the more remote areas Important travel aides including airports, lighthouses, harbors, anchorages, ferry routes, and rail lines. Scale: 750:000 Folded Size: 4.25 x 9.25 " Sheet Size: 26 x 38. This Map is Ideal For: First time visitors and frequent recreationists Tourists (as a guide and souvenir) Ecotourism Adventure sports activities Historical and cultural enthusiasts About Ecuador Straddling the equator, Ecuador is one of seventeen mega-diverse countries in the world with a staggering amount of endemic species of plants, animals, birds, and insects, many of which are unique to the Galapagos Islands, famous as the birthplace of Charles Darwin s Theory of Evolution. Ecuador is also home to some of the most well preserved and least altered Spanish style colonial architecture. From the Andean highlands to its lowland rainforests, Ecuador is a fascinatingly diverse destination for adventurers exploring the rich history and splendid ecosystems of Latin America.

Features:

• Map
• Printed on waterproof material
• Tear resistant
• Stands up to the rigors of travel
• Scale: 750:000
• Folded size: 4.25" H x 9.25" W
• Made in USA