Argentina & Southern South America Road Atlas, 2013 edition, from Firestone, in an A4 paperback format with 171 street plans annotated with places of interest, plus for Argentina an extensive list of hotel recommendations The main part of the atlas covers Argentina, with mapping arranged by province. Scales vary according to the size of the province, mostly around 1:1, 000, 000 to 1:1, 750, 000. Each section has an index of localities, an information panel with climate graphs & a distance table, plus, as appropriate, enlargements of most visited areas and/or street plans of main towns annotated with various facilities. Road classification shows eight different types of roads & local tracks, most with driving distances. Railway lines are shown with stops. The maps have relief shading with names of mountain ranges & numerous peaks with heights. National parks & protected areas are prominently highlighted & symbols mark places of interest. Also marked are internal administrative boundaries. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Buenos Aires is presented on a 5-page indexed street plan, which shows streets with selected block numbers & highlights 99 places of interest & locations of 85 hotels & other recommended accommodation. Also provided for Argentina is an extensive, 12-page province-by-province list of hotels, campsites & other accommodation with contact details, plus a distance table & an overview map for route planning. The atlas also

Includes:: indexed road maps at scales less detailed than those used for Argentina covering the southernmost part of Brazil (including Rio, S

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Laminated, waterproof tourist map of Argentina from Borch, with street plans of central Buenos Aires, Córdoba & Salta, plus enlargements for the environs of the capital, Los Glaciares National Park & Tierra del Fuego. The main map presents the whole of the country at 1:3, 800, 000, with its north-eastern tip leading to the Iguazú Falls as an inset, & highlights numerous national parks & protected areas, as well as places of interest. Road network

Includes:: many minor roads & tracks. Topography is shown by relief shading & spot heights, with names of mountain & hill ranges & main peaks. Coverage extends to the Pacific Coast to include Chile south of Calama, with similar information as for Argentina. The environs of Buenos Aires are shown at 1:600, 000. Further enlargements cover the Los Glaciares National Park (1:750, 000, plus Monte Fitz Roy area at 1:250, 000), & Tierra del Fuego (1:1, 900, 000, plus Ushuaia National Park at 1:500, 000) with additional symbols for selected accommodation & campsites. Also included are street plans of central Buenos Aires, Córdoba & Salta, annotated with places of interest & various facilities. All the maps & the street plans are indexed, with separate lists for accommodation, places of interest, etc. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided is an administrative map showing the division of Argentina into provinces & climate charts with average monthly temperature, precipitation, etc.



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Argentina in the Travel Guide series from Bradt; encompassing a comprehensive range of titles to destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa, Central & South America. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each guide opens with two comprehensive chapters on Background & Practical Information, covering details of the country’s geography, culture, natural history, government & politics, economy, people, language, religion, education & culture. Important practical advice

Includes:: when to visit, highlights, suggested itineraries, tour operators, red tape, embassies & consulates, getting there & away, health, safety, what to take, money, budgeting, getting around, accommodation, eating & drinking, public holidays, shopping, arts & entertainment, media & communications, business, travel culture & cultural etiquette. Individual sections are organized geographically by region & typically open with information on practicalities & orientation, before focusing on what to see & where to go. Information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat & how to find your way around is provided, with a range of budgets catered for. Simple black & white maps locate key visitor sites & places of accommodation. Bradt Travel Guides include appendices that provide an in-depth introduction to the language of each country, a glossary of terms & a listing of books & internet resources providing further information on the destination.

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Argentina in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Argentina in Marshall Cavendish's Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination ...

Argentina in the Eyewitness guide series from Dorling Kindersley; lavishly illustrated & particularly concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the chosen destination & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

Argentina in the Eyewitness guide series from Dorling Kindersley; lavishly illustrated & particularly concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the chosen destination & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

The DK Eyewitness Argentina Travel Guide is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide

Includes:: unique cutaways, floorplans & reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities & towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs & illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals & markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars & shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK`s excellent insider tips & essential local information will help you explore every corner of Argentina effortlessly. DK Eyewitness Argentina Travel Guide
- showing you what others only tell you.


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Argentina at 1:1, 500, 000 on a large, double-sided map from Freytag & Berndt presenting the country on three overlapping panels, with an index booklet attached to the map cover also providing street plans Buenos Aires, Córdoba & Rosario. The map divides the country north/south. On one side is northern Argentina, extending south to include Mendoza & Aconcagua, San Luis, Rio Cuarto & Rosario, plus the northern half of Uruguay, coverage of much of Paraguay including Asuncion, & parts of north-eastern Chile. On the reverse the remainder of the country is presented on two panels; coverage on the main panel starts in San Luis, extending east & west to Montevideo & Santiago, & continues southwards along the Andes beyond El Chaltén. The remainder of Patagonia & Terra del Fuego are on the third panel; coverage here

Includes:: Torres del Paine National Park & the Chilean islands south of it. Bold relief shading & colouring for the Andes, with plenty of names of geographical features, do not detract from the presentation of road network which is graded into six types & shows locations of petrol stations. Tourist routes are highlighted. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols indicate various places of interest including campsites. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. The map also shows administrative boundaries with names of the provinces, & indicates numerous oil fields & pipelines. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals. The index is in a booklet attached to the map cover, which also provides street plans of central Buenos Aires, Córdoba & Rosario. Also included is a map of the Falkland Islands at the same scale as the main map; place names are in English (Stanley, etc). Map legend

Includes:: English.



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Immense, intense & dramatic, Argentina is a land of contrasts. From sophisticated Buenos Aires, home to grand baroque buildings & the mysteries of the tango, to the lush, jungled Iguazu Falls, down to the incredible frozen landscapes of Patagonia, Footprint`s Argentina Handbook will ensure you discover the best of this incredible & varied country. * Great coverage of sights & activities, from the plazas & vineyards of Mendoza to wild & icy Ushuaia * Packed with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track from prehistoric cave art to Welsh teamrooms *

Includes:: comprehensive information on everything from transport & practicalities to history, cutlure & landscape * Plus advice on where to stay, eating & drinking listings for every budget * Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers & help find the best experiences From the colourful houses of La Boca to the crystalline waters around Bariloche, Footprint`s fully updated 8th edition will help you navigate this elegant & atmospheric country.

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