South America

Discover Peru Bike, hike and ride a scary cable car to Machu Picchu on one of five alternatives to the busy Inca Trail.Glide past manatees, dolphins, monkeys and macaws in the Reserva Nacional Pacaya-Samiria.Swill a scoopful of chicha - saliva-fermented corn beer - to earn the respect of the locals.... More

Tackle the tango in a Buenos Aires milonga. Bite into the world's most heavenly beef. Gallop with gauchos across the Pampas. Better and cheaper than ever, Argentina beckons Grab the top-selling, tried-and-true guide and prepare for a thrill ride across enchanting cities, lush jungles and windswept ... More

With an extraordinarily comprehensive language section, this editions expanded coverage of activities includes a new chapter dedicated to outdoor pursuits along with specialist-contributed content on ecotourism development.Discover Venezuela Get drenched by nearly 1km of cascading water beneath the ... More

Now with 50 percent more coverage of sophisticated Sao Paulo, the current business hub of South America, this is the only leading guidebook with a dedicated chapter exploring Carnaval, the world's most decadent street party.Discover Brazil Wander the streets of bohemian Lapa, where samba spills from... More

Up-to-date guides to these favorite travel destinations include top spots for activities and adventures, dining suggestions, tour opportunities, and details about the area's history and culture.Discover the best kept secret in South America. Colombia is safer than ever, affordable and still blissful... More

The surge in tourism continues, with 2 million visitors arriving annually to witness Fidel Castro's Cuba. Informed features and insightful listings guide travelers off the beaten path, a new music special section gets visitors into the rhythm, and highlights lure sun worshipers to the country's fabl... More

Try a steamy tango or meander among marble angels in Cementerio de la Recoleta. Organized by neighborhood for a truly local experience, this full-color insider guide explores this incredibly hip, fast-changing city and targets short-break travelers.What Will Your Buenos Aires Encounter Be? ...lockin... More

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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

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

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 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

Inside this handy, pocket-size guide book you will find useful phrases for specific situations, from booking a hotel room to finding a hospital; a handy two-way dictionary that will help you understand as well as being understood. The guide also includes basic grammar, pronunciation, etiquette and g... More

The Rough Guide to Peru tells you all there is to know about one of the most thrilling countries in South America. The 36-page, full-colour section introduces all of Peru''s highlights, from the soaring Inca citadel of Machu Picchu to the high altitude Central Railway. The guide includes extensive l... More