South America is a fascinating continent, and it's no surprise that the countries, flora
and fauna, geography and the people, their culture and history, their political struggles and economic
development create a rich source for authors. Here you'll find only a few of the
vast selection.
Books about South America as a Whole
The guide and travel books cover the entire continent, by country, city and/or
destination. You'll find resources for accommodations, restaurants, attractions, what to
do and see suggestions, travel tips and insights - and much more!
• Top Guide and Travel Books about South America
Special Interest
Holidays, festivals, special celebrations, plus mystical healing, shamanism, and whatever
else doesn't have a category of its own.
• Top Special Interest Books
History and Culture
The blending of many cultures, many peoples has resulted in wars, new bloodlines,
mixed cultures and the complex society that is Latin America.
• Top History and Culture Books
Cookbooks
Latin America introduced many foods to the Old World, and in these books you'll learn
about ingredients, recipes, customs, cooking techniques and the spread of Latin American
cuisine to the world.
• Top Cookbooks
Sports and Recreation
Trekking, hiking, backpacking, climbing, diving and biking are only a few of the
many sports adventures available in South America. Prepare for your next trip or
enjoy these experiences vicariously.
• Top Sports and Recreation Books
Flora and Fauna
South America is a vast area with thousands of species of interest to the
traveler, the birder, ecologist, conservationist, ornithologist, photographer and
scientist.
• Birding Books
Books about Individual Countries
Selected books cover a wide range of topics, from travel planning to politics, history, touring, wildlife, flora and fauna, cultural studies,
human rights, cuisine, government, military matters, arts and crafts, sports and more
information specific to the South American countries listed here:
• Top Books about Argentina
• Top Books about Brazil
• Top Books about Chile
• Top Books about Paraguay
