The market-leading guide to South America, now in its tenth edition, offers more off-the-beaten track destinations and do-it-yourself features to help readers explore on their own. Essential language section including Spanish, Portuguese, Quechua, Aymara, and Sranan Tongo.

Challenging? Check. Rewarding? Beyond your wildest dreams. South America is made for travel-the gripping, spine-tingling, adrenaline-charged type of travel you live for. Tred the Cordillera Blanca, glide along the Amazon, explore lost cities and samba up a storm. For backpackers, by backpackers, this best-selling, unbeatable guide gives you the tools you need to create your own adventure. Get Off The Trail-emerging hot-spots, overlooked attractions, alternatives to the Inca Trail-our authors go beyond the obvious, and show you how to do the same. Live On The Edge-the best spots for hiking, skiing, diving, surfing, rafting, paragliding, and other thrills.
Straight Talk-opinionated reviews ensure you won't waste a precious peso. Tread Lightly-make a positive impact with sustainable-travel tips and volunteering opportunities.


Published by Lonely Planet on 01-03-2007
ISBN-13: 9781741044430
ISBN-10: 174104443X
Edition: 10
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