The Rough Guide First Time Latin America
A Rough Guide Special
Published on 27. March 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-84353-022-0 (ISBN)
Description
This is a pre-trip guide for travellers planning their first trip to Latin America. The first section of the book gives individual profiles of all 21 Latin American countries, with a rundown of highlights and possible itineraries. Part two runs through all the information you'll need before your trip and on the road - how to buy plane tickets and get visas; where to stay; how to get around; and how to stay healthy and avoid trouble.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
APA Publications
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
20 maps, 16pp colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
380 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84353-022-0 (9781843530220)
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James Read | Polly Rodger Brown
A Rough Guide First-Time Latin America
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03/2006
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Content
Where to go: Argentina; Belize; Bolivia; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Ecuador; El Salvador; Guatemala; The Guianas; Honduras; Mexico; Nicaragua; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Uruguay; Venezuela. The big adventure: planning your route; visas, tickets and insurance; when to go; how much will it cost?; guidebooks and other resources; what to take; your first night; culture shock; getting around; accommodation; staying healthy; keeping in touch; crime, safety and sleaze; coming home. Basics: national tourist offices; embassies and consulates; discount flight agents; courier flight agencies; specialist tour operators; voluntary work; health; official advice on trouble spots; responsible tourism; travel book and map stores; online travel resources; specialist Latin American resource centres; language schools and relevant associations; travel equipment suppliers; final checklist.