A young Quechuan boy sets out on his own to bring the rains back to his parched homeland and is rewarded by a gift of carob beans that come to be prized across Argentina.

Photographs cannot prepare you for Rio. Against a magical backdrop of Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain, glittering emerald waters and powder-sand beaches, the leisurely Carioca life unwinds. Within easy reach of the city are the idyllic shores of pretty Paraty and lush, verdant Ilha Grande; inland, the glorious colonial cities of Minas Gerais dazzle with gold leaf and baroque buildings. * Highlights maps and inspirational color section,...

Explore the hidden beauty of Argentina with this essential travel guide for the modern tourist! Packed with a wealth of practical tips and advice for visiting Argentina as a first-time traveler, this brilliant handbook is a fun and tourist-friendly guide to the beautiful landscape and fascinating culture of this South American gem. From the soaring Andes mountains to the amazing Iguazu Falls and the bustling streets of their capital city, Buenos Aires,...

Immense, intense and dramatic, Argentina is a land of contrasts. From sophisticated Buenos Aires, home to grand baroque buildings and the mysteries of the tango, to the lush, jungled Iguazu Falls, down to the incredible frozen landscapes of Patagonia, Footprint's Argentina Handbook will ensure you discover the best of this incredible and varied country.• Great coverage of sights and activities, from the plazas and vineyards of Mendoza to wild and...

La Boca se ha convertido en una metáfora universal de las migraciones humanas. El escritor español Jorge Carrión pasó varias temporadas en un conventillo de uno de los barrios más pobres de Buenos Aires. Conoció a fondo tanto su historia como su vida cotidiana, entrevistó a algunos de sus habitantes más emblemáticos, paseó incansablemente por las orillas del Riachuelo, siguió de cerca la producción teatral del Galpón de Catalinas, memorizó...

Lonely Planet's Best of 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. Gaze down on sparkling Rio de Janeiro from Pao de Acucar, spot wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, and hike the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of South America and begin your journey now! The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's...

Beautiful, vibrant, exuberant and welcoming, Brazil is truly a country to explore. From the miles of pristine and often deserted beaches along the coast to the mighty virgin forest of the Amazon, from the charm of cobbled colonial towns to the urban excitement of its busy metropolises, this guidebook will help you make the most of your visit to this magnificent country. * Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the country, including carnivals,...

She checked Buenos Aires off her bucket list, so why does she keep going back? On her own for six years after the death of her beloved husband, Helen Wilkie fulfills a long held dream to visit Buenos Aires, Argentina. Little does she know that in that short vacation the city will burrow its way into her heart so that she has to keep going back again and again! In this lighthearted, humorous memoir, she shares quirky, fun stories ranging from negotiating...

A vast city, Sao Paulo is the intellectual capital of Brazil, and nowhere in the country is better for concerts, clubs, theatre, ballet, classical music, all-round nightlife, restaurants and beautifully designed hotels. From admiring modernist Niemeyer buildings in the centre to relaxing on the glorious beaches of the coast, this Handbook will help you pick the most rewarding places to discover in this diverse state. • Essentials section with practical...

Rio de Janeiro is currently the hottest of all the world's pleasure capitals. In the run-up to 2016's summer Olympics, millions of people will seize the chance to enjoy the great Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the countless nightclubs where patrons join in a frenzy of Brazilian dances and samba, the restaurants where "churrascaria" serves you 12 new types of meat (in one meal), and to do all this prior to the time when an avalanche of Olympics visitors...