The best guide to the area, packed with essentials
Great neighborhood walks in cities and towns, with visits to museums and churches
Natural wonders, from Iguazu Falls to the Gala pagos
Smart sources for gems, woven and leather goods, and handknit alpaca and llama woolens
Where to stay and eat, no matter what your budget
Posh resorts, working gaucho "estancias," remote jungle lodges, and small-town "hosteri as"
Superb dining--from Continental cuisine and the world's best beef to Brazilian "feijoada" and Peruvian "cebiche"
Fresh, thorough, practical--off and on the beaten path
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40 pages of maps, 30 vacation itineraries, and more
Important contacts and smart travel tips
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What's Where
Pleasures &; Pastimes, the don't-miss activities
New &; Noteworthy
Festivals
Spanish and Portuguese vocabularies