Frommer's^® South America , 1st Edition

by Shawn Blore; Shane Christensen; Eliot Greenspan; Vanessa Rosen; Neil E. Schlecht; Kristina Schreck

• ISBN13: 9780764565151
• ISBN10: 076456515X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

You2ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer2s. It2s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go-they2ve done the legwork for you, and they2re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer2s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You2d be lost without us! Frommer2s South America is the premier guide to the continent, with complete coverage of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. You2ll get details on Carnaval, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Galapagos, the hang gliding in Rio, the ice cream in Merida, and much more. Whether you2re an archaeology buff, an outdoor adventurer, or a partier in search of a good time, South America presents so many diverse travel options that it2ll make your head spin. Frommer2s South America will help you plan a memorable trip, starting with our highly opinionated lists of the best experiences the continent has to offer.

Table of Contents

List of Maps	ix
The Best of South America	1	(18)
Shawn Blore
Shane Christensen
Alexandra de Vries
Eliot Greenspan
Vanessa Rosen
Neil E. Schlecht
Kristina Schreck
The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences	1	(4)
The Best Small Towns & Villages	5	(1)
The Best Outdoor Adventures	6	(2)
The Most Intriguing Historical Sights	8	(2)
The Best Museums	10	(1)
The Best Festivals & Celebrations	11	(3)
The Best of Sensuous South America	12	(2)
The Best Hotels	14	(1)
The Best Local Dining Experiences	15	(1)
The Best Markets	16	(2)
The Best of South America Online	18	(1)
Introducing South America	19	(19)
Shawn Blore
Shane Christensen
Alexandra de Vries
Eliot Greenspan
Vanessa Rosen
Neil E. Schlecht
Kristina Schreck
South America Past & Present	19	(13)
A South American Cultural Primer	32	(5)
Doing Business in South America	37	(1)
Planning Your Trip to South America	38	(33)
Vanessa Rosen
Passport & Visa Requirements at a Glance	38	(2)
Customs	40	(1)
Money	41	(4)
South American Currency Conversions	44	(1)
When to Go	45	(3)
South America Calendar to Events	45	(2)
Packing Tips	47	(1)
Health, Insurance & Safety	48	(4)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	52	(3)
Getting There	55	(4)
New Air Travel Security Measures	56	(3)
Escorted Tours, Package Deals & Special Interest Vacations	59	(3)
Planning Your Trip Online	62	(3)
Frommers.com: The Complete Travel Resource	64	(1)
Getting Around	65	(1)
The Active Vacation Planner	65	(2)
Recommended Reading	67	(4)
Argentina	71	(78)
Shane Christensen
Kristina Schreck
The Regions in Brief	71	(4)
Argentina's Political & Economic Troubles	74	(1)
Planning Your Trip to Argentina	75	(9)
Telephone Dialing Info at a Glance	76	(6)
Fast Facts: Argentina	82	(2)
Buenos Aires	84	(29)
Evita Peron: Woman, Wife, Icon	91	(19)
Tango: Lessons in the Dance of Seduction & Despair	110	(3)
Puerto Iguazu & Iguazu Falls	113	(6)
Behind the Falls & into the Iguazu Jungle	117	(2)
The Argentine Lake District	119	(15)
Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego	134	(15)
Bolivia	149	(66)
Vanessa Rosen
The Regions in Brief	149	(2)
Planning Your Trip to Bolivia	151	(9)
Telephone Dialing Info at a Glance	152	(6)
Fast facts: Bolivia	158	(2)
La Paz	160	(22)
Lake Titicaca	182	(8)
Sucre	190	(7)
Potosi	197	(7)
Cochabamba	204	(5)
Santa Cruz de la Sierra	209	(6)
Brazil	215	(150)
Shawn Blore
Alexandra de Vries
The Regions in Brief	215	(5)
Planning Your Trip to Brazil	220	(14)
Telephone Dialing Info at a Glance	221	(9)
Fast Facts: Brazil	230	(4)
Rio de Janeiro	234	(40)
Sao Paulo	274	(19)
Brasilia	293	(7)
Salvador	300	(22)
Candomble	308	(7)
Bahian Food Glossary	315	(7)
Recife & Olinda	322	(11)
Natal	333	(9)
Manaus & the Amazon	342	(10)
Amazonian Cuisine	348	(4)
The Pantanal	352	(7)
Iguacu Falls	359	(6)
Chile	365	(118)
Kristina Schreck
The Regions in Brief	366	(2)
Planning Your Trip to Chile	368	(8)
Telephone Dialing Info at a Glance	369	(5)
Fast Facts: Chile	374	(2)
Santiago	376	(21)
Lapis Lazuli, a Gem of a Gift	385	(12)
Around Santiago & the Central Valley	397	(17)
The Desert North	414	(6)
The Chilean Lake District	420	(26)
Chiloe	446	(6)
The Carretera Austral	452	(10)
Patagonia	462	(21)
Cruising from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, Argentina	466	(17)
Ecuador	483	(76)
Vanessa Rosen
The Regions in Brief	483	(3)
Planning Your Trip to Ecuador	486	(9)
Telephone Dialing Info at a Glance	487	(6)
Fast facts: Ecuador	493	(2)
Quito	495	(24)
Otavalo & Imbabura Province	519	(7)
El Oriente	526	(2)
Banos	528	(5)
A Rendezvous with the Devil	532	(1)
Cuenca	533	(9)
Guayaquil	542	(7)
An Alternative to the Galapagos	548	(1)
The Galapagos Islands	549	(10)
Organizing a Last-Minute Trip to the Galapagos	552	(7)
Peru	559	(108)
Neil E. Schlecht
The Regions in Brief	559	(4)
Off the Beaten Path	562	(1)
Planning Your Trip to Peru	563	(13)
Telephone Dialing Info at a Glance	564	(8)
Fast Facts: Peru	572	(4)
Lima	576	(17)
Cusco	593	(22)
Cusco's Boleto Turistico	599	(2)
The Magic of Inca Stones: A Walking Tour	601	(10)
Cusco's Quintas	611	(4)
The Sacred Valley of the Incas	615	(17)
Extreme Sacred Valley	618	(12)
New Inca Trail Regulations	630	(2)
The Southern Amazon: Manu & Tambopata	632	(3)
Puno & Lake Titicaca	635	(8)
Arequipa	643	(14)
House Tour Arequipa's Other Colonial Mansions	649	(8)
Iquitos & the Northern Amazon	657	(10)
Uruguay	667	(18)
Shane Christensen
The Regions in Brief	667	(1)
Planning Your Trip to Uruguay	667	(4)
Telephone Dialing Info at a Glance	668	(2)
Fast Facts: Uruguay	670	(1)
Montevido	671	(8)
A Side Trip to Colonia del Sacramento	679	(1)
Punta del Este	680	(5)
Venezuela	685	(65)
Eliot Greenspan
The Regions in Brief	685	(3)
Planning Your Trip to Venezuela	688	(10)
Telephone Dialing Info at a Glance	689	(7)
Fast Facts: Venezuela	696	(2)
Caracas	698	(15)
Simon Bolivar, El Libertador	702	(11)
Isla de Margarita	713	(12)
Los Roques National Park	725	(6)
Merida, the Andes & Los Llanos	731	(12)
Canaima, Angel Falls & the Gran Sabana	743	(7)
Difficult Destinations: Antarctica & Colombia	750	(13)
Kristina Schreck
Antarctica	750	(6)
Colombia	756	(7)
Appendix: Useful Terms & Phrases	763	(8)
1 Spanish Terms & Phrases	763	(4)
2 Portuguese Terms & Phrases	767	(4)
Index	771