The Traveller's Cookbook: South America - classic recipes and anecdotes from 40 years of travel by the author of the South American Handbook, the bible of South American travel. Includes iconic dishes and drinks from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the Guianas, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Ecuador is compact by South American standards, yet it boasts extraordinary diversity. Footprint's Ecuador & Galapagos Handbook will guide you from the lush Amazon jungle canopy to the beautiful Pacific beaches, with smoking snow- capped volcanoes in between.
1) Planning your trip 2) Argentina 3) Bolivia 4) Brazil 5) Chile 6) Colombia 7) Ecuador 8) Paraguay 9) Peru 10) Uruguay 11) Venezuela 12) Guianas 13) Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas 14) Practicalities 15) Colour Maps
The Guianas are an intriguing combination of Calypso and palm trees, Dutch place names, Hindu temples, French cafes, and Amerindian rainforest villages. Whether you're exploring the incredible Kaieteur Falls or admiring the wooden colonial buildings of Paramaribo, Footprint's Handbook covers all the sights in this undiscovered region.
From Inca ruins and swinging cities to tropical jungles and the open plains of Patagonia, Footprint's legendary South America Handbook will enable you to escape the 'Gringo trail' and discover this vast continent for yourself.
A place of extremes and contradictions, Chile is home to a bewilderingly diverse geography and climate. Footprint's Chile Handbook will guide you from the endless and eerie Atacama Desert in the north to the creaking, fractured glacial ice of the south, with beaches, rainforest and vineyards to explore in between. * Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including Easter Island, Chiloe, the wine routes, skiing, geysers and salt flats * Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from hiking volcanoes to whitewater rafting * Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscape * Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget * Full-colour planning section to inspire you and help you find the best experiences From Patagonian penguins to the buzz of vertiginous Valparaiso, Footprint's fully updated 8th edition will help you navigate this adventurous destination.
A place of extremes and contradictions, Chile is home to a bewilderingly diverse geography and climate. Footprint’s Chile Handbook will guide you from the endless and eerie Atacama Desert in the north to the creaking, fractured glacial ice of the south, with beaches and rainforest to explore in between. · Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including Easter Island, Chiloé, the wine routes, skiing, geysers and salt flats· Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from hiking volcanoes to whitewater rafting· Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscape · Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget · Full-color planning section to inspire travelers and help them find the best experiences From Patagonian penguins to the buzz of vertiginous Valparaíso, Footprint’s fully updated 7th edition will help you navigate this adventurous destination.
Tango the night away, trek one the world's last frontiers and ride across the Pampas with modern-day cowboys: spectacularly beautiful and hospitable, it's easy to see why Argentina has been enticing visitors for years. From the heady delights of Buenos Aires to the wilds of Patagonia, Footprint's revised 7th edition Handbook will ensure you get the most from your trip with all the information you’ll need on your trip. · Great coverage of sights and activities, from the dry deserts of the north, to the icy, glacial landscapes of the south.· Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from prehistoric cave art to Welsh tearooms in Patagonia· Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscape · Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget · Full-color planning section to inspire travelers and help find the best experiences From the behemoth capital Buenos Aires with its hip bars, to the mighty Iguazu Falls thundering through lush jungle, Footprint’s fully updated 7th edition will help you navigate this immense, intense and dramatic country.
Glittering emerald lagoons with dazzling white beaches and wild, untamed rainforest are joined by the Venezuelan llanos, home to luxurious ranches and exotic animals. Venezuela Handbook covers all the top attractions in this overwhelming country, plus lesser-known sights off the beaten track.
From Inca ruins and swinging cities to tropical jungles and the open plains of Patagonia, Footprint's legendary South America Handbook will enable you to escape the 'Gringo trail' and discover this vast continent for yourself.