South American Guides

South America; 6th edition

James Lyon et al
Published January 1997
ISBN: 0 86442 401 9
1168pp/243 maps
A$39.95 - US$29.95 - UKú17.99 - 195,00FF

Covers travel in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the Guianas, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and the Falkland Islands. 



  • thoroughly updated and revised throughout

  • 243 maps including a new colour map of the continent

  • information on a wide range of activities, from hiking and skiing to jungle tours and language classes

  • latest details on places to stay, eat and be entertained

  • loads of practical transport tips, including informationon crossing the Darién Gap

  • Spanish, Portuguese, Aymara and Quechua phrase guides

    


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    Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay; 2nd edition
    


Wayne Bernhardson

    Published April 1996

    ISBN: 0 86442 336 5

    704/140 maps

    A$27.95 - US$19.95 - UKú12.99 - C$26.95 - 160,00FF

    

    






    

  • completely revised and expanded to offer the most up-to-date, comprehensive material on these countries

  • increased coverage of Buenos Aires

  • comprehensive information on National Parks

  • background on politics and culture

  • accommodation options for a range of budgets

  • new section on outdoor activities in Patagonia

  • includes coverage of the Falkland Islands

    
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    Bolivia; 3rd edition
    


Deanna Swaney

    Published November 1996

    ISBN: 0 86442 396 9


    480pp/70 maps 

    A$27.95 - US$19.95 - UKú12.99 - 160,00FF

    


    




    

  • 70 detailed maps, including trekking routes

  • all you need to know to get from Bolivia's lofty mountains to the deep, steamy valleys of the Amazon basin

  • a practical guide to the languages, historical sites and natural beauty of this spectacular country

  • essential tips on transport, accomodation, food and tours for all budgets

  • background information on the distinctive cultures

  • comprehensive health and safety advice

    



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    Brazil; 4th edition
    


Nick Selby, Andrew Draffen, Robyn Jones, Leonardo Pinheiro, Chris McAsey

    Published November 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 561 9

    704 pp /20 pp colour /110 maps

    A$29.95 - US$19.95 - UKú12.99 - 160,00FF

    
This comprehensive guide is the essential travelling companion for your trip to Brazil. It leads you through a vast landscape of vibrant music, white-sand beaches, mysterious Afro-Brazilian cults and magnificent, boom-town architecture. Whether you wish to travel through the Amazon, join in the revelry of Carnaval, hang-glide over Rio or take in the stunning Iguaçu Falls, this guide will show the way.

    

    

    

  • easy-to-read maps, including a detailed colour country maps and Rio city maps

  • Portuguese language section

  • extensive coverage of national parks and festivals

  • details on places to stay and eat for all budgets

  • in-depth notes on ecology and environment

    
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    Chile & Easter Island; 4th edition
    


Wayne Bernhardson

    Published May 1997

    ISBN: 0 86442 421 3


    432pp/92 maps

    A$24.95 - US$17.95 - UKú11.99 - 140,00FF

    


    




    

  • covers a range of activities from exploring the fjords and glaciers of the Patagonian Andes, to enjoying the nightlife of Santiago, or hanging out at the beach resorts on the Pacific Coast

  • accommodation options for a range of budgets

  • comprehensive background on Chilean history and politics

  • includes coverage of the Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas, since Chile is South America's main departure point for trips to the Falkland Islands

  • Spanish language section and glossary

    

    

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    Colombia a travel survival kit; 2nd edition
    


Krzysztof Dydynski

    Published August 1995

    ISBN: 0 86442 234 2

    470pp & 103 maps

    A$21.95 - US$15.95 - UKú9.95 - S$26.95 - C$19.95 - 120,00FF

    Colombia is a land of the unknown and one of the wild frontiers of independent travel. 
This comprehensive guide is the essential resource to this country of contrasts. 
It's full of down-to-earth information about the wild cosmopolitan streets of 
Bogotá and the pristine wilderness areas of the Darié Gap and Sierra 
Nevada del Cocuy. It explains how to catch a cargo boat down the Amazon and how to 
visit the ancient lost city of Ciudad Perdida.
    



  • comprehensive language section and glossary

  • historical and cultural background

  • details on transport, accomodation and places to eat for all budgets

  • extensive coverage of all national parks with notes on trekking routees

    


    



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    Ecuador & The Galápagos Islands; 4th edition
    


Rob Rachowiecki

    Published January 1997

    ISBN: 0 86442 348 9


    544pp/50 maps 

    A$27.95 - US$19.95 - UKú12.99 - 160,00FF

    


    



    

  • comprehensive, 32-page colour guide to Galápagos wildlife

  • information on visiting Ecuador's many national parks and private reserves

  • information on where to stay and eat, whatever your budget

  • details on getting around by bus, boat, plane, train and rental car

  • background essays on wildlife, geography, people and places

  • notes on shopping in Indian markets





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    Peru; 3rd edition
    


Rob Rachowiecki

    Published June 1996

    ISBN: 0 86442 332 2


    400pp & 65 maps

    A$24.95 - US$17.95 - UKú11.99 - C$23.95 - 140,00FF

    


    




    

  • money-saving tips for all budgets

  • Latin American Spanish language section

  • details for finding Andean villages and charming colonial towns

  • guide to the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest and tips for travelling in the Amazon

  • information on trekking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu

  • coverage of major archaeological sights

  • maps for cities, villages and parks

  • completely updated information on visas, transportation, health and safety

    
Also from Lonely Planet: South America, Quechua phrasebook and Latin American phrasebook

    

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    Venezuela; 2nd edition
    


Krzysztof Dydynski

    Published May 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 514 7


    400 pp /16 pp colour /67 maps

    A$27.95 - US$19.95 - UKú12.99 - 160,00FF

    
This comprehensive guide is your gateway to discovering South AmericaÆs best kept secret. Venezuela is a marvellous hybrid of western civilisation and age-old traditions. Its many attractions include the world famous Angel Falls, the spectacular Catatumbo lightning display, idyllic Caribbean beaches and the 21st century architecture of Caracas.

    

    

    

  • 67 detailed maps, including a full-colour country map

  • extensive coverage of national parks and ecotourism

  • information on activities such as bird-watching, caving, fishing, paragliding and windsurfing

  • outline of the countryÆs history, from pre-Columbian times to todayÆs oil economy

  • 14 pages of stunning photographs, from the Andes to the Amazon wilderness

  • Latin-American Spanish language section

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Latin American Spanish phrasebook; South America on a shoestring

    
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