Rough Guide Travel Guides
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Providing detailed accounts of all the major sights from the streets of La Paz to the islands of Lake Titicaca, this guide provides informed coverage of Bolivian history and its indigenous cultures. The volume includes practical advice on exploring the country's remote Andean ranges and Amazonian rainforests, along with candid reviews of all the best places to stay and eat, from jungle lodges to colonial mansions.
Packed with essential information in a clear, concise format and delivered in an engaging manner, the second edition of First-Time Latin America helps prepare readers planning their trip. It includes information on what tickets to buy, where to stay, what to eat and how to stay healthy. There are insightful overviews of each Latin America country highlighting thes best places to visit with country specific websites and necessary budget information. It is designed to answer the 'soft' issues not addressed by country-specific guides, for example, how to lessen the culture shock of your very first night in Latin America; what to think about if you're considering travelling on your own and what to do when you return home. This edition includes an expanded chapter on working and studying in Latin America. This guide is designed for the weeks/months before you get on the plane.