Lonely Planet South America

Lonely Planet’s South America is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk Patagonian glaciers, dance the night away in Rio de Janeiro and explore Incan ruins; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South America and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s South America Travel Guide:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak.

NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of the destination’s best experiences and where to have them.

What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas.

Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids.

Colour maps and images throughout.

Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests.

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots.

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, and prices.

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss.

Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, and politics.

Over 168 maps.

Covers Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and more.

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s South America, our most comprehensive guide to South America, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.

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