Central and South America Book

Planning a trip to Mexico, Central and South America? Lonely Planet's know-how will help you scramble up the Andes, navigate the seething megalopolis of Sao Paulo and salsa the nights away with the savvy of a local.

• advice on getting the ticket to suit you, organising visas on the hop and what to do if your passport gets stolen
• full-colour country maps with itineraries to suit three days, three months or beyond
• snap-shot profiles of 22 countries in the region, including all the highlights you won't want to miss
• stories from Lonely Planet authors about their first-time travel adventures (and misadventures)
• tips on saving money on the road, bargaining and tipping
• essential health warnings and everything you need to know about vaccinations