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by Polly Rodger Brown (Author), James Read (Author) "Every year thousands of travellers set off on their own Latin American adventure ..." (more)

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Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Rough Guides; 2 edition (30 Mar 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1843535858
ISBN-13: 978-1843535850
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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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.

About the Author

Polly Rodger Brown was a contributor on the sixth edition of The Rough Guide to Mexico and has travelled widely in Latin America. James Read is an experienced travel writer and has both worked and travelled in the region. He currently works for the BBC World Service as a writer and researcher.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Useful as your first book, 10 Jun 2003

By	"yeeyeelow" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rough Guide First Time Latin America: A Rough Guide Special (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

It is pretty good if you have no idea which part of this interesting continent to go. It gives you a brief view of each country and important places to visit in each country. However, it does not give you fine details like the culture, transport, eating, etc. Once you finalise where to go, you may need to buy a separate guide book that give you these fine details for you to survive in the countries.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what it says on the tin..., 17 Feb 2009

By	V. Packham "bookworm" (Chester, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this guide whilst pondering which amazing trip through Latin America I wanted to travel; should it be Peru & the Inca trail or the Ruta Maya? The best thing about this book is that it gives you the relevant information that you need to make that kind of decision without you having to wade through an entire 10+ guidebooks that you won't have time for. The information is concise - when to go, what to try & see (or not to miss), festivals that may crop up during your visit, and a little history on the country; and yet you don't feel too bogged down or overloaded with facts & figures.
The first section has the usual start to a rough guide, with the top things not to miss & then all the countries of central & south america are discussed in alphabetical order - the same information presented for each country allowing direct comparison.
Don't be fooled - it is not a book I will take with me on my travels, but it has helped me make up my mind & plan what I want to see whilst I am there. Now I will get the specific books just needed for my trip rather than the entire south american continent! Recommended!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent place to start planning your CA/SA trip, 2 Sep 2006

By	C. Rolfe (Exeter, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Rough Guide First Time Latin America: A Rough Guide Special (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

I bought this as I was a little nervous about travelling in Central and South America for the first time and wanted some advice on the main issues I would encounter. It has been a great 'basics' guide, giving me useful advice; some ideas of itineraries, summaries of the countries, plus general advice on weather, cost, what to take, keeping safe and healthy etc. I've been using it as a cross reference with other country/area specific guidebooks and for that purpose it has been great! Just bear in mind that you will need to buy other, more specific guidebooks to accompany this one.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Nice little book
Another L/A First-Time series and this Latin America is good and helpful and educational. I knew next to nothing about L/A but this book has help me to understand it and inform me... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
Some of the advice is pretty common sense and a little patronising, but the country reviews are excellant, concise and very relevant.
All in all, a very good buy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must
The book is simply excelent!! It gives you all the information you need before you go to south america and gives hundereds of tips which you do not get in standard guide books

Published on 12 Sep 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Fact-packed and ready to go.
Living up to the Rough Guide reputation, this excellent guide gives you all the info you'd need to plan a trip to South America. Does exactly what it says on the tin.

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