ISBN: 178657733X 9781786577337

Category: Travel / South America / General

Page count: 2138

<p><i>#1 best-selling guide to South America</i> <i>*</i> </p><p><b>Lonely Planet <i>South America on a Shoestring</i> </b>is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to skip, what hidden discoveries await you, and how to optimize your budget for an extended continental trip. Drift between river towns in the Amazon, shake it in Rio de Janeiro or hustle for traditional crafts in Ecuador all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South America and begin your journey now! </p><p><b>Inside Lonely Planet's <i>South America on a Shoestring </i>Travel Guide:</b> </p> <b>Color </b>maps and images throughout <b>Highlights</b> <b>and itineraries</b> help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests <b>Insider tips</b> to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots <b>Essential info</b> <b>at your fingertips</b> - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices <b>Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews</b> - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss <b>Cultural insights</b> give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, lifestyle, arts, religion, outdoor activities, cuisine, sports, environment, politics <b>Over</b> <b>170 maps</b> <b>Covers</b> Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela and more <p><b>eBook Features: </b>(Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) </p> <b>Downloadable PDF and offline maps</b> prevent roaming and data charges <b>Effortlessly navigate </b>and jump between maps and reviews <b>Add notes</b> to personalise your guidebook experience <b>Seamlessly flip </b>between pages <b>Bookmarks and speedy search </b>capabilities get you to key pages in a flash <b>Embedded links </b>to recommendations' websites <b>Zoom-in </b>maps and images <b>Inbuilt dictionary </b>for quick referencing <p><b>The Perfect Choice: </b><b>Lonely Planet <i>South America on a Shoestring </i></b>is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. </p> Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this guide? Check out <b>Lonely Planet <i>Argentina, Brazil</i> </b>or <b><i>Chile &amp; Easter Islan</i>d, </b>our most comprehensive guides that cover South America's top sights and offbeat experiences. <p><b>Authors:</b> Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Regis St Louis, Sandra Bao, Celeste Brash, Gregor Clark, Alex Egerton, Brian Kluepfel, Tom Masters, Carolyn McCarthy, Kevin Raub, Paul Smith, Phillip Tang, Lucas Vidgen </p><p><b>About Lonely Planet: </b>Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. </p><p><i>*Best-selling guide to South America. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA.</i> </p><p><b>Important Notice:</b> The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.</p>