----------------------------Original message---------------------------- THE ECOTOURIST'S GUIDE TO THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON NAPO PROVINCE By: Rolf Wesche (Quito: CEPEIGE, 1995) ISBN 9789978826645 The ECOTOURIST'S GUIDE TO THE ECUADORIAN AMAZON provides an authoritative, comprehensive, up-to-date inventory of ecotourism resources and related infrastructure and services for the most important and most accessible ecotourism region of Amazonia. The guide was compiled by a 14 member University of Ottawa (Canada) research team directed by Geography Professor Rolf Wesche, who has conducted research and led study tours in Amazonia since 1965. From the Eastern slopes of the Andes to the Peruvian Boundary, the Guide describes 35 scenic hiking trails (including ascents of the Sumaco and Reventador volcanoes) and river/lagoon routes, 18 caves, 36 petroglyphs, 24 ecolodges, 13 indigenous (i.e. Amazon Indian) operated tourism enterprises, and guiding companies involving 83 guides (20 of which are indigenous). Emphasis is placed on *indigenous controlled ecotourism*, which this guide seeks to support. All public transportation facilities, hotels and restaurants of the region are described. The Guide features 25 maps, 16 of which are fold-out topographical maps at the 50 000 or 25 000 scale depicting hiking trails, scenic river routes and lagoons, other tourist attractions and infrastructure. It is further illustrated with 28 color photos and 11 major tables and contains an annoted bibliography of 28 items. Total price (including S&H and applicable taxes: $32.00 (USD), $40.61 (CDN) (VISA, Mastercard, check, or purchase order for accredited institutions) NOT AVAILABLE IN BOOKSTORES. Available by mail order from: WORLD OF MAPS 118 Holland Avenue Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1Y 0X6 Tel. 613.724.6776 Fax. 613.724.7776 E-mail: [log in to unmask] -- Eric Snyder - Ottawa, Canada | Corporate Communications Targeted Communication Mgt | Targeted / database marketing [log in to unmask] | WWW Home Page design & development http://www.tcm.com/trdev/ | Internet training for business