The Rough Guide to South America is the definitive handbook to the continent. Features include: Full-colour section introducing South America's highlightsDetailed coverage and extensive practicalities for all thirteen countries, along with the Galapagos Islands and Easter Island.Vivid accounts of unmissable attractions, from the beaches of Rio and the glaciers of Patagonia to the Inca ruins at Machu Picchu.Hundreds of critical reviews on the best places to stay, eat and drink, plus details on major festivals and indigenous music.Expert advice on exploring the jungles, deserts and mountains up close, as well as crossing borders and planning multi-country trips.Maps and Plans for the entire continent.