Latin America

This bestselling guide to Bolivia provides expanded coverage of activities including a dedicated outdoors chapter and off-the-beaten-track locations. A rich cultural content gives insight into Bolivia's heritage where 60 percent of the population is indigenous.Discover Bolivia Camp overnight on isol... More

For forty-five years, "Let's Go Travel Guides" have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world by providing the most up-to-date information.Includes: - Entries in a range of price levels for food, lodging, adventure tours, and more- Insider tips and cultural insights for planning your trip a... More

Cheer at a heart-racing soccer match then tango till dawn at a steamy milonga. People-watch from a century-old cafe and feast on the most succulent beef imaginable. From the most authentic parrillas to the hippest shopping streets, our native-born author un- covers all the local secrets. Get the ins... More

Follow the seductive sound of samba as it winds you down through lush mountains, into the caipirinha-soaked festivities of Carnaval, along the crowded streets of historic Centro, to the sunbaked, sandy beaches of Ipanema. With contributions by specialists and in-the-know locals - including insider t... More

The Rough Guide Map Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain is the most detailed and comprehensive map to this intriguing destination. The scale of 1: 470,000 allows for enough detail to include even the smallest dirt tracks and settlements whilst also being a manageable size for use in the c... More

At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, "The River of Doubt is the true story of Theodore Roosevelt's harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth. The River of Doubt--it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes throug... More

With 16 pages of color spreads and 45 maps, this edition is an ideal guide toNicaragua and El Salvador.Forged by the spirit of poetry and revolution, Nicaragua and El Salvador are Central America's hot up-and-comers, offering volcano treks, rip-roaring surf spots and tons of seldom-visited cultural ... More

The cradle of the Maya civilization, a land of mystery and magic, Yucatan stands proud as one of Mexico's most unique regions. Charge into rain forest adventures, explore the legacy of the enigmatic Maya, check out the secret corners of colonial cities, or simply do that whole Mexico, sit on the bea... More

The first edition of the Rough Guide to Baja California explores the peninsula in its entirety. From the frenetic border town of Tijuana to the spectacular setting of Los Cabos, the 24-page full-colour section introduces all of the regions highlights. The guide includes detailed listings for all the... More

This addition to White Star's series transports readers to the famous beaches, rain forests, and vibrant cities of Brazil. Hundreds of full-color photographs provide a whirlwind tour of this complex country, a country whose legacy extends far beyond its world-famous Carnival, soccer, and Samba. Supp... More

"A spectacular tour of the world's largest wetland." The Pantanal covers 81,000 square miles in the middle of South America, extending over parts of Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. About half the size of California and 20 times the size of the Everglades, the Pantanal flood plain is the largest wetl... More

The Rough Guide to Brazil is the most comprehensive and detailed guide to the largest country in South America. Filled with entertaining indepth accounts of all the major cities and towns, as well as the best beaches, jungle tours, and hiking trips. A full colour introduction gives an immediate flav... More

The Resource for the Independent TravelerFor over forty years "Let's Go Travel Guides" have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the most up-to-date information.Includes: - Entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more- Must-... More

In the tradition of "Italy in Mind" and "Cuba in Mind" comes a richly varied anthology of fiction, travel writing, and poetry by a stunning array of great writers in English who have been beguiled by Mexico over the centuries.Two centuries of writers drawn to Mexico--from D. H. Lawrence, John Steinb... More

In January 1953, William S. Burroughs began an expedition into the jungles of South America to find "yage," the fabled hallucinogen of the Amazon. From the notebooks he kept and the letters he wrote home to Allen Ginsberg, Burroughs composed a narrative of his adventures that later appeared as "The ... More

"Combines the beauty of a coffee-table tome with the hard facts and compact size of a traditional guidebook." -- "Vogue A city of incomparable beauty, culture and history, Paris has enchanted writers from Balzac to Hemingway and artists from Monet to Picasso. Paris is the place travelers return to y... More

Belize, a small, peaceful, and still pristine paradise in Central America, finally emerged from British colonialism to become an independent nation in 1981. This book describes the country's natural riches and culture, and explains its struggle to achieve independence, develop its economy, provide f... More