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Books and Travel Guides about South America

Browse through these books, travel guides, historical references, cultural facts and recreational sources to enhance your knowledge and planning for your first or umpteenth trip to and around South America.
Books about Argentina
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 to learn about Argentina.
Books about Bolivia
Selected books covering Bolivia's history, cultures, ethnic origins, politics, economy, top attractions, recommendations for the traveler plus flora, fauna, ecology, commerce, mining, Che Guevara, maps, history and much more information about Bolivia.
Books about Brazil
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, the Amazon and more information to learn about Brazil.
Books about Chile
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 to learn about Chile.
Books about Colombia
Selected books cover a wide range of topics, from travel planning to politics, history, drug lords and drug trafficking, cultural studies, cuisine, government, military matters, literature and more about Colombia.
Books about Ecuador
Selected books cover a wide range of topics, from travel planning to politics, history, touring, wildlife, flora and fauna, cultural studies, Otavaleno Indians, trekking and hiking, plus practical tips for Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
Books about French Guiana and Guyana
Selected books about the history, culture, environment, economic issues and politics of French Guiana and Guyana.
Books about Paraguay
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 to learn about Paraguay.
Books about Peru
Guide selected books cover a wide range of topics, from travel planning to history, touring, wildlife, indigenous cultures, cultural studies, top attractions, plus practical tips for travelers to Peru.
Books about South American Birds
Guide selected books offer birding information for the beginner as well as the expert ornithologist, with birding maps, descriptions, illustration, habitat facts, breeding, and behavior with hints and suggestions for travel planning.
Books about the Amazon
Guide selected to books about the Amazon: the river, Amazonia, flora and fauna, explorations, travels, rafting, adventure, border disputes, history, geography and indigenous peoples.
Books about Venezuela
Selected books covering Venezuelan history, top attractions such as Angel Falls, Parque Nacional Los Roques and Isla de Margarita, Orinoco river, customs, regional information, practical tips, indigenous peoples, recommendations for hotels and restaurants, plus ecological and wildlife.
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.
Guide and Travel Books about South America
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!
History and Culture Books
The blending of many cultures, many peoples has resulted in wars, new bloodlines, mixed cultures and the complex society that is Latin America.
Special Interest Books
Holidays, festivals, special celebrations, plus mystical healing, shamanism, and whatever else doesn't have a category of its own.
Sports and Recreation Books
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.

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