PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Ecology, Climate and geography, Geology and fossil finds, Flora, Fauna, Marine ecosystems, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Visas and embassies, Tourist information, getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Photography, Communications, Giving something back PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Buenos Aires Chapter 4 The Pampas Chapter 5 Litoral Chapter 6 Northwestern Argentina Chapter 7 Cuyo Chapter 8 Patagonia Appendix 1 Patagonian Wildlife Guide Appendix 2 Language Appendix 3 Further information Index