Footprint Travel Guides
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Now in its 86th edition, the "South American Handbook" has a legendary reputation in travel guide publishing. Firmly established as the 'Travellers' Bible', it provides unparalleled depth and coverage of the most exciting continent on earth. This new edition has been comprehensively updated and is packed full of advice to help independent travellers get off the well-trodden 'Gringo Trail'. From vibrant cities, wild carnivals, stunning landscapes and architectural wonders, it's the most important thing you'll pack. The 'Granddaddy' of travel guides is back once again! This title features unparalleled coverage of the entire region. The author, Ben Box, is a South American expert. This title includes detailed listings for every country in the region. Adventure sports, activities, arts and culture, historic sites and the best places to eat drink and sleep are all covered. It is annually updated - making it the most up-to-date guide available.
Cusco, ancient capital of the Incas, is now the Gringo capital of South America. "Footprint's" acclaimed guide to the region, now in its 3rd edition, helps you get the most out of this fascinating corner of Peru, with insights into Inca culture and details of how to reach all the best ruins. The fully-updated new edition keeps you up-to-date with Cusco's ever-changing nightlife, as well as including essential information on whitewater rafting, mountain biking and climbing, and full descriptions of 'new' treks, allowing the more adventurous and conservation-minded travellers to take the pressure off the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
When the rain stops falling and the mist clears there is no more beautiful place on Earth than the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Europe's last great wilderness. If there is a heaven, then it must look like this, but let's hope the petrol's cheaper. Hailed as the best guidebook to the region, "Footprint's Scotland Highlands & Islands" gives you everything you need to get the most out of your trip.
Peru is the quintessential South American destination and is attracting ever more visitors each year. This up-to-date guide offers everything the visitor needs to know from remote Andean tracks to ecotours in the Amazon rainforest. The guide includes up-to-date information on Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail and a special feature on "adventure travel" in Peru - climbing, trekking, rafting, skiing, mountain biking, surfing, diving, fishing and the rest. It also covers planning a trip, where to go, when to go and how to make the best use of the time available, along with basic Spanish for travellers - basic language to kick-start the learning curve. In addition the guide offers coverage of all the "classic" Inca sites and all the more recently discovered sites throughout the country. This edition also includes a full colour map highlighting the best sights, plus improved contents listings and chapter openings so that you can find what you want quickly.