South America

The best guide to South America, packed with essentials
Walking tours and nightlife in all the major cities
Natural wonders, from Iguazu Falls to the Galapagos
Reputable and low-cost sources for gems, woven and leather goods, and handknit alpaca and llama woolens
Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Posh resort hotels, working gaucho "estancias, remote jungle lodges, and small-town "hosterias
Superb dining--from Continental cuisine and the world's best beef to Brazilian "feijoada and Peruvian "cebiche
Accurate, up-to-date, from the most reliable writers
Costs, hours, descriptions, and tips by the thousands
All reviews based on visits by savvy writer-residents
39 pages of maps--and dozens of unique features
Important Contacts A to Z; Smart Travel Tips; What's Where in South America; Pleasures & Pastimes; don't-miss activities; Adventure and Learning Vacations chapter, with top tour operators; Spanish and Portuguese vocabulary; and more!