Synopses & Reviews
Wake up to the intoxicating aromas of exotic herbs as you saunter through the bustling street markets of Bolivias biggest city, La Paz, or watch the white-sand beaches of Venezuela sparkle beneath the afternoon sun. Footprints 88th edition of the South American Handbook is the perfect guidebook for the intrepid traveller wanting to explore length and breadth of this vast and fascinating continent. From dense rainforests to towering mountain ranges, gourmet coffee to tropical fruit, ancient ruins to lively city squares: Footprints revised and updated guide to South America is the perfect guide to this rich and vibrant continent.
· Highlights the best wildlife experiences and festivals that the continent has to offer
· Includes information on how to get there and how to get around plus carefully planned itineraries to help you have the best possible experience whether youre traveling for a week or a month
· Features indispensable advice on traveling with children
· The heart of the guide is divided by country and region, giving comprehensive information on Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, the Guianas, and the Falkland Islands.
· Each country and region has an overview map which includes Dont miss destinations, local information on how to get around and detailed street maps where relevant
· Detailed listings on where to sleep, eat and play are provided for every destination within each country, enabling you to have an even better travel experience.
Footprints legendary South American Handbook will help you see the real South America, taking you from vibrant carnivals to awe-inspiring deserts, enabling you to get closer than you ever imagined to the irresistible spirit of the worlds greatest continent.
Review
Stuffed with up-to-date information on how to get the best out of Latin America.” Daily Telegraph, UK
This book provides the best information for those travelling to South America. Its content is precise, updated, and unique.” Consumer review
Review
Simply excellent! Not only for backpackers but for everyone who needs detailed information on travelling in South America.” Consumer review
Synopsis
Footprints 88th edition of this legendary guidebook is loaded with information on this fascinating continent, enabling you to escape the Gringo trail and discover the landscapes and people of the real South America.
Synopsis
Updated annually, ensuring you have the most accurate and reliable guide available
Expert author Ben knows South America inside out; he has travelled extensively throughout
continent researching this new edition
Durable, compact, lightweight books that are portable and designed for the rigours of independent
travel
Comprehensive coverage of the main attractions, plus dozens of activities and adventures that will
help you get off the beaten track
In-depth information about history, culture and politics
Inspirational trip planning with itineraries and maps
About the Author
Ben Box has been working on the South American Handbook for over 30 years and is a Latin America expert. Ben has contributed to newspapers, magazines and learned tomes, usually on the subject of travel, and has also been involved in Footprints Central America & Mexico, Caribbean Islands, Brazil and Peru since their inception. Having a doctorate in Spanish and Portuguese studies from London University, Ben maintains a strong interest in Latin American literature and culture.
Table of Contents
(1) Introduction Highlights map, Best wildlife experiences, Best festivals; (2) Essentials Planning your trip, Sports and activities, Responsible travel, Getting there, Getting around, Sleeping, Eating, Shopping, Essentials a-z;
(3) Argentina Planning your trip, Buenos Aires and the Pampas, West of Buenos Aires, Northwest Argentina, The Northeast, Lake District, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego; (4) Bolivia Planning your trip, La Paz anda round, Lake Titicaca, The Yungas, Southwest Bolivia, Central and Southern Highlands, Northern Lowlands, Santa Cruz and Eastern Lowlands; (5) Brazil Planning your trip, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo, Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo, Southern Brazil, Foz do Iguacu, Salvador de Bahia, Recife and Northeast coast, The Amazon, Amazon frontiers, Brasilia and Goias, The Pantanal; (6) Chile Planning your trip, Santiago and around, Valparaiso and around, North of Santiago, Far north, Central Valley, Lake District, Puerto Montt and Chiloe, Carretera Austral, Far south, Chilean Pacific Islands (7) Colombia Planning your trip, Bogota, Bogota to the Venezuelan border, Medellin and Choco, La Zona Cafetera, Cali and the Cauca Valley, Popayan, Tierradentro and San Agustin, Southern Colombia, (8) Ecuador Planning your trip, Quito, Northern Ecuador, Cotopaxi, Latacunga and Quilotoa, Banos and Riobamba, Cuenca and around, Cuenca to the Peruvian border, Guayaquil and south to Peru, Pacific lowlands, The Oriente, Galapagos Islands (9) Paraguay Planning your trip, Asuncion, Region Oriental: South of Asuncion, North of Asuncion, The Chaco (10) Peru Planning your trip, Lima, Huaraz and the Cordilleras, North coast, Northern Highlands, South coast, Arequipa and the far south, Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Central Highlands, Amazon Basin; (11) Uruguay Planning your trip, Montevideo, Western Uruguay, Eastern Uruguay; (12) Venezuela Planning your trip, Caracas, West from Caracas, Merida and around, Los Llanos and the Amazonas, East coast, Canaima and the Orinoco Delta; (13) Guianas Guyana, Suriname, Guyane; (14) Falkland Islands Planning your trip, Stanley and around, Beyond the Falklands (14) Pre-independence history, Post-independence history, Government, People, Land and environment, Culture; (10) Footnotes Index, Advertisers index, About the author, Acknowledgements, Travellers letters, Credits