Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides)

Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides)

Books: Travel: Argentina: Item 6

Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet Shoestring Guides)

by Danny Palmerlee, Fiona Adams, Sandra Bao, and Charlote Beech

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: Must have companion ..., January 9, 2006 Reviewer:Sharad Yadav "shayad" - A travelers life support system. The consistency of the LP series across various continets is amazing. Some information in the SA edition is a little dated, but the locals indicated that small hostels and food places go in and out of business faster than the book can keep up. I particularly liked Argentina section (I just came back from a wonderful trip), the information was very correct and some of the prices accurate to the decimal. Needless to say, the maps and orientation information was extremly helpful. Some readers have indicated that it is for gringos and doesn't cover small cities at all. I think a 700 odd page book devoted to a massive diverse continet can only cover so much. Books dedicated to a specific country are very very detailed and should be be able to satiate anybody's wanderlust. This book is supposed to help you with a basic map, transport information and budget accomodations. Once you've arrived and have sorted out the bearings, the book should rest in the backpack. Eat with the crowd, follow the young locals for the best watering holes after dark and catch the morning bus back to the hostel. Must have for people with itchy feet ...

Product Review
From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

Here is the ultimate budget traveler's guide to a continent that will never cease to stimulate the senses. From the Darién Gap to Terra del Fuego and all points in between, this is an essential travel tool. Lonely Planet's South America features 238 country, region, city, and town maps; safety and health tips; Reviews of places to stay and eat; lively background on history, geography, and culture; practical outdoor activities including national parks and reserves; and coaching in Spanish, Portuguese, Quechua, and Aymara languages. The book also covers Easter Island, the Galápagos Islands, and the Falklands (Islas Malvinas). --Kathryn True --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Book Description

From Caribbean beaches to Andean peaks and Amazonian riverways, 10 LP authors combed South America to uncover the best of the mysterious and vibrant continent. Whether you yearn to dance till dawn at the world's most hedonistic Carnaval, hike Inca trails, or visit pre-colonial 'lost cities' or thriving megalopolises, this comprehensive guide takes you there.

Covers Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the Guianas (Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname), Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

hundreds of budget accommodation and dining options
advice on watching wildlife – from Brazil's Pantanal to the Galápagos
handy language section including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Quechua, Aymara and Sranan Tongo
218 detailed, easy-to-use maps

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

Paperback: 1136 pages
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 9th edition (March 2004)
Language: English
ISBN: 1741041635
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.0 x 1.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.81 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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Inside This Book

Citations: This book cites 71 books

SIPs: tenedor libre, bus cama, private hot showers, typical local food, terminal terrestre (more)

CAPs: Buenos Aires, San Martin, Santa Cruz, French Guiana, South America (more)

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First Sentence:
There are absolutely no ifs, ands or buts about it: for budget backpackers doing the South America circuit, Argentina is now the place to be. Read the first page