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South America on a Budget

This South America on a Budget guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.

This South America on a Budget guidebook covers: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, The Guianas, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Inside, you’ll find:

• A wide range of sights
• Hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip
• Practical information – how to get to South America, public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more
• Author picks and things not to miss – Inca Trail, Peru; Carretera Austral, Chile; Cycling the Death Road, Bolivia; Ruta 40, Argentina; Serra Verde Railway, Brazil; The Circuit, Torres del Paine, Chile; Valparaiso, Chile; Historic Centre, Salvador, Brasil; Cusco, Peru; Niemeyer’s Masterpiece; Cartagena de Indias, Colombia; La Compania de Jesus, Ecuador; The Pantanal, Brazil; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador; Amazonian Basin, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru; Canon del Colca, Peru; Beagle Channel, Argentina; Los Llanos, Venezuela
• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
• When to go – high season, low season, climate information and festivals
• Where to go – key places and a handy overview
• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs
• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
• Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
• Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
• Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
• Essential Spanish, Portuguese dictionary and glossary of local terms
• Free download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in South America, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

This guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards.