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5th Edition / July 2007 ISBN: 9781741045451 392 pp / 8 pp colour / 86 maps Thomas Kohnstamm , Sandra Bao , Daniel C. Schechter , Jens Porup , Beth Kohn

The longest stretch of Caribbean, the world's highest waterfall, the most winners of the Miss Universe competition and the fattest, crunchiest, chocolate-coated ants - Venezuela's got the lot, and so has our latest guide.
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More off-the-beaten-path coverage of the Andes and Los Llanos Expanded sustainable travel section Themed itineraries Guide to the varied accommodation options
 

Paperback: 668 pages Publisher: Lonely Planet; 6 edition (Aug 1 2008) Language: English
Lonely Planet Country Guides: - The complete, practical country guides for independent travellers - Detailed Getting Started and Itineraries chapters for effortless planning - Inspirational full-colour Highlights sections showcase the country's must-see sights - Easy-to-use grid-referenced maps with cross references to the text - Insightful new History, Culture, Food and Environment chapters by specialist contributors
 

Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: Lonely Planet; 5 Pap/Map edition (Aug 1 2008) Language: English
Lonely Planet Country Guides: - The complete, practical country guides for independent travellers - Detailed Getting Started and Itineraries chapters for effortless planning - Inspirational full-colour Highlights sections showcase the country's must-see sights - Easy-to-use grid-referenced maps with cross references to the text - Insightful new History, Culture, Food and Environment chapters by specialist contributors
 

7th Edition / August 2007 308 pp / 12 pp colour / 36 maps Danny Palmerlee
The mere mention of sun-soaked Baja makes your muscles turn to toffee. Kayak off the coast of La Paz, snorkel through coral, whale watch, bird spot, beachcomb - chill out. Crack open a caguama (that's Baja for beer) and get a front row seat for the show-stopping sunset.
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More off-track coverage than any other guidebook Special surfing chapter written by Surfer magazine editor Jake Howard The truth behind Baja's world-renowned invention, the Caesar salad! The best of Baja accommodation
 

Authors: John Noble, Susan Forsyth 328 pp / 16 pp colour / 52 maps FIND YOUR WAY - loads of detailed maps, up-to-date bus schedules and crucial border-crossing information ESCAPE THE CROWDS - insider tips from our experienced authors help you make the most of Guatemala's best-kept secrets GET BELOW THE SURFACE - insights on the nation's archaeological treasures and contemporary Mayan life LEARN THE LINGO - in-depth reviews of Guatemala's best language schools, plus an easy-to-use guide to Spanish and Mayan basics REST EASY - frank, in-depth hotel and restaurant reviews eliminate the guesswork at any budget
 

The Rough Guide to Mexico is the essential guide to the country. Features include: o Full-color section introducing Mexico's highlights. o Detailed accounts of all the sights, from the pyramids at Teotihuacán, to the magnificent beaches of Acapulco. o Insider reviews of the best eating, drinking and nightlife spots, for every taste and price range. o Practical tips for a host of activities, from whale-watching off the Baja Peninsula and diving near Isla Cozumel to seeing mariachi bands in Mexico City. o Expert background on Mexican history, culture and wildlife. o Maps and plans for every region.
912 pages - 75 maps (24-page full-colour introduction) Published July 2004
 

* Hardcover: 708 pages * Publisher: Footprint Handbooks; Third edition (Mar 1 2011) * Language: English


Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador is a route for thrill-seekers. Footprint's 3rd edition Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador Handbook will take you off the usual 'Gringo Trail' to truly discover what this exhilarating region has to offer.
The Amazon, the Andes and adventure, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador has it all by the bucket load. Whether travelers fancy learning Spanish in Quito, following Darwin to the Galapagos Islands, trekking the Inca Trail, sailing across Lake Titicaca or driving across the great salt lake at Salar de Uyuni, Footprint's fully revised and updated 3rd edition Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador Handbook has it covered.
The guide opens with a color section full of inspirational advice to help you plan your trip giving you a flavor of the best things to see and do. It includes suggested itineraries for a 2 or 4 week trip to ensure you see the best of what these extraordinary countries have to offer. The guide then provides extensive, thoroughly researched information which will help you plan your trip as well as advising you on the ground. The Essentials section provides great advice on how to get there and how to get around as well as information on sleeping, eating, drinking and shopping giving you an idea of what you can expect to pay. The heart of the guide is broken in to the key regions with each regional section providing an overview map, local information on how to get around with transport and street maps where relevant, a short history of the region, thorough advice on what to see and do and a directory of key local information on banks, embassies, Internetcolor cafes and medical services. There is also a full-colour mini atlas which has maps of each region to help you get your bearings. About the Author
One of the first assignments Ben Box took as a freelance writer in 1980 was sub-editing work on the South American Handbook. The plan then was to write about contemporary Iberian and Latin American affairs, but in no time at all the lands south of the Rio Grande took over, inspiring journeys to all corners of the sub-continent. Ben has contributed to newspapers, magazines and learned tomes, usually on the subject of travel, and became editor of the South American Handbook in 1989. He has also been involved in Footprint’s Central America & Mexico, Caribbean Islands, Brazil and Peru since their inception. In 2001 he wrote Footprint’s Cuzco & the Inca heartland Handbook, on which he has collaborated for recent editions with Steve Frankham.
Having a doctorate in Spanish and Portuguese studies from London University, Ben maintains a strong interest in Latin American literature and as a cricketer he looks forward to the day his village side is invited to play anywhere in South America where there is a pitch.
Robert & Daisy Kunstaetter - Born and raised in Ecuador (Quito and Riobamba), Daisy Isacovici’s pet peeve is being mistaken for a gringa. Robert Kunstaetter hails from Montreal, where Daisy attended university. Soon after they met in 1979, he suggested travelling in South America for ‘a year or so’, and they have yet to turn back. Over the years and miles, Robert and Daisy became regular correspondents for Footprint, contributing to the South American Handbook and other Latin American titles. Based back in Ecuador since 1993, they are authors of Footprint’s Ecuador & Galápagos and Trekking in Ecuador. They also travel frequently to Peru and Bolivia. After all these years, Robert and Daisy still have difficulty distinguishing between work and play.
 

Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: Knopf (April 18, 2006) Language: English