With a wealth of history and ancient ruins, diverse culture, arts and cuisine, some lively capital cities, the dramatic Andes, idyllic beaches, and enthrallingly diverse wildlife, South America is an amazingly rich continent to discover. Be inspired to visit with our new Insight Guide South America, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this captivating continent.

An updated new edition by our expert authors.



Stunning photography brings this delightful continent and its people to life.



Highlights of the continent's top attractions, from colourful capitals like Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to Easter Island, Falls, Lake Titicaca and the Amazon Rainforest.



Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole continent from Caracas to the Gal�pagos Islands, the Andean Desert to Tierra del Fuego.



Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and the A-Z section will give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip.

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

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