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| Frommer's South America (Frommer's Complete) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Shawn Blore, Alexandra De Vries, Eliot Greenspan, Charlie O'malley, Jisel Perilla, Neil E. Schlecht, Kristina Schreck
Publisher: Frommers
Category: Book
List Price: $26.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 168650
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 4
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 822
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5 x 1.7
ISBN: 0470233362
Dewey Decimal Number: 918.044
EAN: 9780470233368
ASIN: 0470233362
Publication Date: June 23, 2008
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Product Description
America?s #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer?s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. - More annually updated guides than any other series
- 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides
- Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries
- Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design
You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's 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-they've done the legwork for you, and they're 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 Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Frommer's South America is the premier guide to the continent, with complete coverage of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. You'll get details on Carnaval, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Galapagos, the hang gliding in Rio, the ice cream in Merida, and much more. Whether you're an archaeology buff, an outdoor adventurer, or a partier in search of a good time, South America presents so many diverse travel options that it'll make your head spin. Frommer's South America will help you plan a memorable trip, starting with our highly opinionated lists of the best experiences the continent has to offer.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not the best guide book July 4, 2008
This book is good for general information only. There is not enough detail about any city or country to be useful for planning a vacation. Better to buy a guide book for each country you plan to visit.
Hopelessly Out Of Date April 19, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is hopelessly out of date. We bought it for our trip to Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and the Falklands.
To give an example, in Ushaia following the books instructions, we went to the Martial glacier only to find that it receded years ago and the chairlift no longer runs because it can't reach the glacier anymore.
Prices for museums and other attractions are given in US dollars (which are obviously out of date) but even the prices of museums (in local currency) are significantly different than those posted at the museums. One museum was at least 200% higher than those listed in the book.
 About how to disrespect other cultures in the world. July 12, 2007
3 out of 23 found this review helpful
It shows a complete lack of knowledge about Latin American cuisine, which was expressed by disrespectful comments.
To the author: Yes, "Arepas" is one of the venezuelan main dishes and that's the reason you can find the arepa everywhere.......and they also offer other great variety of dishes made out of: beef, fish, pork, etc.
What other kind of food were yo expecting to found during your trip to Venezuela?. And I think that It's the kind of meat or food you could find in many other places around the world: pork, fish, beef, etc.
You should have more respect about any other culture you will get to visit. Be more open minded, have more respect and do not criticize the same things or kind of food you easily could find in your own country.
 Great Guide book to South America August 30, 2006
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
This is a great guide book for South America. I was looking at many of them, and thought this was the most useful for how to get around, different levels of accomodations in case you wanted high end, mid or budget...really gives you a good sense. I looked at Lonely Planet, which I normally like, but feel the South America book was lacking. I also looked at Footprint for Peru and Ecaudor...but those were hard to follow for the price ranges of hotels as they use a lettering system. I have used Frommers in the past and will continue to do so for future trips as it gives you a balanced approach and extra tips on where you may want to spend more money for the location or safety.
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