South American city guides, trekking guides, travel atlases & phrasebooks

Buenos Aires; 2nd edition

Wayne Bernhardson
Published May 1999
ISBN: 0 86442 643 7
224pp/30 maps
A$17.95 - US$12.95 - UKú7.99 - 100,00FF

Enjoy the 'Paris of the South' as its own engergetic residents do. Visit palatial landmarks in Congeso, cobbled lanes in colorful La Boca, and street fairs and tangueria dance clubs in San Telmo. Whether you're toting briefcase or backpack, this guidebook puts South America's most sophisticated city within your reach.



  • accomodations listings from budget hospedajes to luxury hotels

  • dining options from elegant riverside parrilla steakhouses to take-away slices of fugazza 

  • a survey of the city's diverse cafes

  • extensive Spanish language section including lunfardo slang

  • expanded coverage of the trendy Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires' newest borough

  • advice on where to rent bikes, pick up gaucho clothes or pay respects to Eva Perón

  • easy excursions to the Delta del Paraná and Montevideo, Uruguay

  • 18 pages of color photos and 30 pages of color city maps


    
Also from Lonely Planet: South America; Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay; Latin American Spanish phrasebook


    

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    Rio de Janeiro; 2nd edition
    


Andrew Draffen

    Published October 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 591 0


    200 pp /20 pp colour /11 maps

    A$16.95 - US$12.95 - UKú6.99 - 90,00FF

    
Explore passionate and exuberant Rio - the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvellous City) - with this updated easy-to-follow guide. Whatever your interests and budget, you'll get the most out of one of the world's great cities.

    

    

    

  • full-colour city maps

  • detailed walking tours

  • where to eat, from suco bars to churrascarias

  • accommodation options to cover all budgets, from hostels to beachfront luxury

  • entertainment from football to samba, not to mention the nightlife

  • day trips and excursions, including Parati, the Parque National da Serra dos Orgaos, and the Itatiaia region

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Brazil; Brazilian phrasebook; Brazil video; South America on a shoestring 

    
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    Trekking in the Patagonian Andes; 2nd edition
    


Clem Lindenmayer

    Published January 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 477 9


    312pp/12pp colour/35 maps

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

    

    
The Patagonian Andes have long been a source of mystery and amazement to outsiders. This is the most comprehensive guidebook available to walks in a region of natural wonders such as glaciers, volcanoes, cool temperate rainforests and alpine lakes. It covers easy, short walks and longer treks for experienced walkers.

    

    

  • 35 accurate, easy-to-use maps

  • detailed route descriptions and alternative walk suggestions

  • invaluable health and language sections

  • practical information on how to get there, where to stay and where to pitch your tent

  • advice on safety, food, clothes and equipment

  • new sections on flora and fauna, geology and weather

    
Also from Lonely Planet: Chile & Easter Island, Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay and Latin American Spanish phrasebook
    

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    Brazilian phrasebook; 2nd edition
    


Mark Balla

    Published February 1993

    ISBN: 0 86442 176 1


    96pp

    A$6.95 - US$4.95 - UKú3.50 - S$7.95 - C$5.95 - 41,00FF

    

    




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    Latin American Spanish; 3rd edition
    


ed. Sally Steward

    Published March 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 558 9

    320pp /two colour throughout

    A$8.95 - US$6.95 - UKú4.50 - 50,00FF

    

    
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world,
particularly owing to the large number of people speaking Spanish in
Latin America.  The Latin American countries where Spanish is the
predominant language are: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Costa
Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panana, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico,
Uruguay and Venezuela.

    

    

  • two-way dictionary; dialect variations; slang; grammar specific to
Latin American usage 

  • usage and vocabulary differences from country to country identified 

  • conversation topics such as sport, current issues and romance 

  • attractive illustrations and  two-colour throughout 

  • specific needs include business, health, gay and travelling with children 


    

    
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    Quechua phrasebook; 1st edition
    


Ronald Wright

    Published October 1989

    ISBN: 0 86442 039 0


    96pp

    A$4.95 - US$3.95 - UKú2.50 - S$7.95 - C$4.95 - 26,00FF

    
Quecha (Runasimi) is the ancient 'Mouth of the People' of the Inca empire. It is still 
spoken widely in parts of Peru and Bolivia, and a little knowledge of it will help 
travellers communicate effectively.



    

    

    

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    Chile & Easter Island Travel Atlas; Ist edition
    


maps researched and checked by Lonely Planet author Wayne Bernhardson

    Published January 1997

    ISBN: 0 86442 439 6


    88pp/full colour throughout 

    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF

    


    




    

  • full depiction of national parks

  • a companion product to the Lonely Planet Chile guidebook - no confusing place-name variations

  • legend and travelling information in English, French, German, Spanish & Japanese

  • comprehensive index ensures easy location-finding

  • sturdy book format

    



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