This guidebook introduces major tourist destinations and cities in four countries: Peru, home to Machu Picchu and Nazca Lines; Bolivia, home to the Uyuni Salt Flats; Ecuador, home to the Galapagos Islands; and Colombia, a rapidly growing tourist destination. This guidebook is a huge hit with travelers and businesspeople alike.
The handy Machu Picchu Special Map at the beginning of the book is packed with information about Machu Picchu. It clearly explains each highlight and sightseeing route.
This 2018-2019 edition includes the following content:
South America used to be associated with a distant, foreign land, with its folklore melodies echoing through the Andes mountains and villages inhabited by indigenous women dressed in traditional dress. However, today, it has become a popular and coveted travel destination, boasting numerous ancient ruins and breathtaking natural scenery. Peru, home to the mysterious sky city of Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines; Bolivia, home to the world's largest Salt Flats of Uyuni; and Ecuador, home to the Galapagos Islands, the inspiration for the theory of evolution. And now, a new tourist destination: Colombia. To help you fully enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime trip to South America, this book introduces the country's major World Heritage Sites and cities in detail, and also includes columns on history and culture.
●Opening Page: Machu Picchu Special Edition Map (36 pages)
This detachable, lightweight, and portable map is a complete guide to the popular Machu Picchu, with easy-to-follow route guides and detailed explanations of the sights.
●Introduction to the Feature Articles
[Feature 1] "7 Breathtaking Sights You Must See at Least Once in a Lifetime"
Machu Picchu / Nazca Lines / Salar de Uyuni / Salt Flats of Maras / Uros Islands / Galapagos Islands / Guatape
[Feature 2] Unraveling the Mysteries of the Inca Empire
Inca Empire / Chachapoyas Culture / Chimu Kingdom / Sican Culture / Nazca Culture / Paracas Culture / Wari Culture / Moche Culture / Tiwanaku Culture / Chavin Culture
[Feature 3] Try Local Cuisine! "An Illustrated Guide to Andean Cuisine"
[Feature 4] Lots of Cute Things ☆ "The Definitive Guide to South American Souvenirs!"
[Feature 5] Treasures galore! "Souvenir Hunting at the Supermarket"
●Major Cities and Tourist Attractions Featured in This Book
[Peru] Lima, Nazca Lines, Cusco, Manu National Park, Inca Fortress City Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Puno, Uros Islands, Taquile Island, Arequipa, Huaraz, Chavin Ruins (Chavin de Huantar), Trujillo, Chiclayo, National Museum of Sican, Chachapoyas, Kuelap, Cajamarca, Kuntur Wasi Ruins, Iquitos
[Bolivia] La Paz, Coroico, Cochabamba, Oruro, Sucre, Tarabuco, Potosi, Uyuni, Salar de Uyuni, Santa Cruz
[Ecuador] Quito, Cuenca, Riobamba, Guayaquil, Galapagos Islands
[Colombia] Bogota, Cartagena, Medellín, Leticia
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