Fodor's South America

Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze, and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.
Great neighborhood walks in cities and towns, with visits to museums and churches
Natural wonders, from Iguazu Falls to the Galapagos
Smart sources for gems, woven and leather goods, and handknit alpaca and llama woolens
Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Posh resorts, working gaucho "estancias, remote jungle lodges, and small-town "hosterias
Superb dining -- from Continental cuisine and the world's best beef to Brazilian "feijoadaand Peruvian "cebiche
Fresh, thorough, practical -- off and on the beaten path
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by Fodor's savvy correspondents
40 pages of maps, 30 vacation itineraries, and more
Important contacts and smart travel tips
Fodor's Choice
What's Where
Pleasures & Pastimes, the don't-miss activities
New & Noteworthy
Festivals
Spanish and Portuguese vocabularies