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South America

• Venezuela
• Colombia
• Guyana
• Ecuador & Galapagos
• Peru
• Bolivia
• Paraguay
• Uruguay
• Chile
• Argentina
• Brazil
• St Helena

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  Galapagos Diary by Hermann Heinzel

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  An excellent photographic guide to the birdlife of the Galapagos, including notes on habitats, wildlife, behaviour and breeding.

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  Ecuador & Galapagos by Footprint

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  The Footprint guides are particularly good for South America offering a mix of practical, cultural and historical information for the traveller on any budget. Includes 40 pages on the Galapagos Islands.

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  Ecuador by Rough Guide

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  More detailed than the Lonely Planet equivalent, this guide contains all the practical information needed for travelling around Ecuador, 50 pages on the Galapagos and plenty of historical and cultural information.

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  Ecuador by Culture Shock

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  A guide to customs and etiquette for anyone living or working in Ecuador or for the traveller who wants to avoid any embarrassing cultural faux pas. Includes notes on settling in, language and society.

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  Quito & the Galapagos Islands by Footprint Focus

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  A new, practical guide to the islands and Ecuador's capital - the necessary stop en route. Excursions from Quito are suggested, with recommended sights, hotels and restaurants. The Galapagos chapter gives detailed advice on how best to travel through the islands.

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  Peruvian Wildlife by Bradt

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  A vibrant, photographic guide to the wildlife on Peru with over 220 colour photographs, colour maps of the seven best national parks and particular focus on species found above 3,000 metres and Manu National Park.

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  Peru by Frommer's

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  A typically candid Frommer's guide to Peru, extremely detailed introduction and very practical. As usual there are no photographs but there is plenty of information.

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  Discover Peru by Lonely Planet

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  The Discover series are less detailed than Lonely Planet's original guides. Useful and practical for a quick visit to the key sites. Strong on accommodation, eating and transport.

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  Peru by Rough Guide

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  A little less reliable than the Footprint equivalent, but the well-written cultural and historical information in this guide is a big plus. Includes approximately 100 pages on Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

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  Peru by Lonely Planet

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  Less detailed than the Footprint or Rough Guide equivalents, this guide does contain good information on travel logistics and budget hotels for the backpacker. Includes approximately fifty pages on Cuzco and the Sacred Valley.

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  Peru by Fodor's Guides

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  An American guide written for the more affluent traveller. Extensive coverage is given to the Inca sights and major cities of Arequipa, Cuzco and Lima. There are plenty of recommended itineraries for trips of varying length.

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  Peru by Footprint

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  A thorough and reliable guide that combines a good mix of practical information with cultural and historical background and recommendations for the best restaurants and bars. Includes approximately 100 pages on Cuzco and the Sacred Valley.

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  Cuzco & the Inca Heartland by Footprint

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  A much more detailed look at Cuzco and the Inca Heartland than found in the overall guide, this guide includes detailed historical and cultural background and trekking routes, as well as a section on Lima.

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  Bolivia by Rough Guide

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  A reliable, practical guide to Bolivia with well-written cultural and historical information.

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  Bolivia by Footprint

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  An excellent practical yet selective guide from Footprint, who specialise in South America.

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  Bolivia by Bradt

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  A concise, selective guide to Bolivia with a good mix of practical, cultural and historical information.

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  Bolivia by Lonely Planet

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  A casual, backpacker's guide that is most useful for practical information and travelling logistics.

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  Bolivia by Culture Shock

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  An in-depth guide to the customs and etiquette of Bolivia for those who want a more integrated travelling experience; includes notes on how to deal with altitude sickness, the festivals and the language.

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  Paraguay by Bradt

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  Bradt guides are always reliable, and this is packed with information, both for Paraguay's main attractions, and for travelling off the beaten track.

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  South America by Footprint

  Price: £22.50    Add to Basket

  The best practical travel guide to South America, updated every year, it contains a good mix of practical and cultural information for the traveller on any budget.

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  Uruguay by Bradt

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  A strong, reliable guide with good cultural and historical information which is a relief when this is the only English-language guide available!

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  Birds of Chile by Helm

  Price: £19.99    Add to Basket

  A comprehensive field guide with colour illustrations, notes and useful distribution maps for over 470 species. Includes the Antartic Peninsula, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.

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  Santiago by Wallpaper

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  A well-presented guide with highlights of Santiago's architecture, as well as the most stylish places to eat, drink, stay and shop.

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  Chile by Footprint

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  Far more detailed yet selective than you would normally expect from a practical guide. Our recommendation for an all rounder.

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  Argentina by Footprint

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  A selective, practical guide for the traveller on any budget. Footprint is renowned for its South American guides and this one includes good historical and cultural information.