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"South America is epic. Home to the world's highest waterfall, the longest mountain range and the largest rainforest-this continent will baffle you with its enormity. While cities like Rio de Janeiro swing to the sounds of samba, locals jostle around market stalls in Cuzco and indigenous farmers offer prayers to Pachamama--Mother Earth. Footprint's 92nd edition of the South American Handbook is the ideal guidebook for adventure-hungry travellers....
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Explore the heart of the Amazonian rainforest, celebrate Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, visit the glaciers of Patagonia, scale volcanoes, wander through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the Lost City of the Tayrona, trek to Angel Falls or tango till dawn in Buenos Aires.
49) South America
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"Examines some of the famous wonders of South America."--From source other than the Library of Congress
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Journey with the world's most traveled filmmaker, Marlin Darrah, as he explores several countries in Central & South America. This program is an introduction to the grand natural wonders, architectural treasures, and cultural and artistic highlights of several cities and countries. Here are inspired scenes from Antigua, Guatemala; the beautiful islands and Mayan monuments of Belize; the city of San Jose and the renown National Parks of Costa Rica;...
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Featuring over 150 inspirational entries, Unforgettable Journeys The Americas is a vibrant celebration of taking the scenic route. We've picked the best adventures across the Americas, from soaking up the oceanside scenery on a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway to sailing between sandy islands in the Caribbean.
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This wonderful collection from BBC provides a vivid portrait of fifty-two of the world's most exotic and beautiful travel locations. Marvel at the splendors of these remarkable places, and travel with the access that only the BBC can provide. From manmade wonders to soaring monuments, from sacred religious sites to unspoiled natural ecosystems, this collection has it all. Includes: the Parthenon in Greece, Taj Mahal in India, Statue of Liberty in...
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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! Inside Lonely Planets Best of South America:...
56) The Americas
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A guide to some of the best beaches in North and South America. The tour includes Cabo San Lucas and Playa del Carmen in Mexico, the beaches on Kauai Island, the Los Angeles area including Santa Monica, Malibu, and Santa Catalina Island, Miami Beach, including Biscayne Bay, the Everglades, and the Florida Keys as well as the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador.
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Shows amazing wealth of wildlife that inhabits and also the threat to their survival. Mercury from gold mining, hunting and new settlements are killing off much of their habitats, particularly in the Amazon. Also features other wildlife refuges in the Galapagos, the Pampas, the Patanal and Patagonia.
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Growing weary of his corporate cubicle in the American Southwest, Bill Dwyer chucks it all and rides his motorcycle towards Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world. In his 20,000 mile solo journey he encounters corruption in Mexico, finds himself stranded in the highlands of Bolivia and gets arrested in Nicaragua. The road presents Bill with fears to face, immense kindness of strangers, and huge challenges to overcome, all while he...
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