Lonely Planet South America

Lonely Planet Travel Guide

by Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher*

Lonely Planet's South America is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Trek past emerald terraces and steep peaks to Machu Picchu, lose count of wildlife species in the Amazon rainforest and party until the early hours in Rio de Janeiro - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South America and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's South America:

Recommendations with honest reviews - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Highlights and 1-3 month itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, literature, cinema, landscapes Colour maps and images throughout Covers; Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's South America is perfect for taking a longer, multi-country trip, comprehensively connecting you with the cultures that you're experiencing - from popular places to right off the beaten path.

Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this guide? Check out the relevant in-depth Lonely Planet destination guides.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, eBooks, and more.

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eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)

Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Reference

1088 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2010

About the author

OUR STORY
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.

Reviews

[Sophie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t rate this highly enough, so much insight it completely changed our South America trip. Great info on the history of places too which I didn’t expect. So nice to just use a book instead of our phones. We won’t travel without one in any country again.

[Joshua H · Rating 4 out of 5]

good basic overview of all countries. Good for overall guidance but obviously lacks any detailed insights beyond d the clearly beaten path

[Laurie Byro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't speak for personal experience other than Cartagena and Panama Canal but loving what seems to be the perfect guide for those wanting to travel to Buenos Aires and the Falklands and we do!

[Aoife · Rating 5 out of 5]

Muy bien