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 ...

Overview map of Argentina designed to highlight 100 best places of interest, attractions, national parks, etc., all with brief descriptions, as well as to provide essential information for traveling around the country. On one side is a very general, indexed road map of the whole country annotated with 100 colour markers cross-referenced to the information on the reverse side. Also highlighted are numerous other places of interest, national parks & nature reserves, etc. On the reverse each of the 100 places annotated on the map has a brief description, many with colour photos. Entries are grouped by regions: Northwest, Mesopotamia, Center, Cuyo & Patagonia. Also provides are panels with other essential information for visitors to Argentina: a calendar of festivals & other events, a distance chart, a weather chart for several locations, flying times from Buenos Aires to main provincial centres, a list of travel related websites, a list of border passes from all the neighbouring countries, etc. All the text is in English. ...

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 ...

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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Argentina in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Tango the night away, trek one of the world`s last frontiers & ride across the Pampas with modern-day cowboys: spectacularly beautiful & hospitable, it`s easy to see why Argentina has been enticing visitors for years. From the heady delights of Buenos Aires to the wilds of Patagonia, Footprint`s revised 7th edition Handbook will ensure you get the most from your trip with all the information you`ll need on your trip. Great coverage of sights & activities, from the dry deserts of the north, to the icy, glacial landscapes of the south. Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from prehistoric cave art to Welsh tearooms in Patagonia.

Includes:: comprehensive information on everything from transport & practicalities to history, culture & landscape. Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget. Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers & help find the best experiences. From the behemoth capital Buenos Aires with its hip bars, to the mighty Iguazu Falls thundering through lush jungle, Footprint`s fully updated 7th edition will help you navigate this immense, intense & dramatic country.

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Latin America expert Wayne Bernhardson gives readers his unique perspective on Argentina, from hiking in the Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego to viewing wildlife along the floating islands of Esteros del Ibera. Bernhardson provides suggestions for great trips such as the 21-Day Natural History Tour & 15 Days of Argentine Art & Architecture. Packed with information on dining, transportation, & accommodations, Moon Argentina has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Complete with tips on exploring historic sites like Plaza de Mayo or the pre-Columbian ruins of Quilmes, Moon Argentina gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable experience. Every Moon guidebook

Includes:: recommendations for must-see sights & many area, regional, & city-centered maps. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, & an essential does of humor, Moon Handbooks are the cure for the common trip. Moon Handbooks aren't your average guides. For more than 30 years, these books have appealed to an eclectic group of travellers, from backpacking students to solo adventurers to families on vacation (and a budget). With expert writers delivering a mix of honest insight, first-rate strategic advice, & an essential dose of humor, Moon Handbooks ensure that travellers have an uncommon & entirely satisfying experience
- & a few new stories to tell.


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