The Rough Guide to First-Time Latin America 2

by Brown, Polly Rodger; Read, James; Read, James

• ISBN13: 9781843535850
• ISBN10: 1843535858
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-03-20
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Packed with essential information in a clear, concise format and delivered in an engaging manner, the second edition of First-Time Latin America helps prepare readers planning their trip. It includes information on what tickets to buy, where to stay, what to eat and how to stay healthy. There are insightful overviews of each Latin America country highlighting thes best places to visit with country specific websites and necessary budget information. It is designed to answer the 'soft' issues not addressed by country-specific guides, for example, how to lessen the culture shock of your very first night in Latin America; what to think about if you're considering travelling on your own and what to do when you return home. This edition includes an expanded chapter on working and studying in Latin America. This guide is designed for the weeks/months before you get on the plane.

Table of Contents

Colour section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 6
Reasons to go	p. 11
Where to go	p. 17
Argentina	p. 19
Belize	p. 25
Bolivia	p. 30
Brazil	p. 36
Chile	p. 44
Colombia	p. 50
Costa Rica	p. 56
Ecuador	p. 61
El Salvador	p. 67
Guatemala	p. 72
The Guianas	p. 77
Honduras	p. 82
Mexico	p. 87
Nicaragua	p. 94
Panama	p. 98
Paraguay	p. 103
Peru	p. 107
Uruguay	p. 114
Venezuela	p. 118
The big adventure	p. 125
Planning your route	p. 127
Studying, volunteering and working in Latin America	p. 159
Documents and insurance	p. 172
When to go	p. 186
How much will it cost?	p. 199
Guidebooks and other resources	p. 211
What to take	p. 225
Your first night	p. 239
Culture shock	p. 250
Getting around	p. 270
Accommodation	p. 294
Staying healthy	p. 308
Keeping in touch	p. 327
Crime, safety and sleaze	p. 336
Coming home	p. 354
Directory	p. 359
Discount travel and online booking agents	p. 361
Specialist tour operators	p. 364
Volunteer organizations	p. 367
Health	p. 369
Official advice on international trouble spots	p. 371
Responsible tourism	p. 372
Travel book and map stores	p. 373
Online travel resources	p. 374
Specialist Latin American resource centres	p. 376
Travel equipment suppliers	p. 377
Final checklist	p. 379
Travel store	p. 381
Small print & Index	p. 391
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