Chile in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

A place of extremes & contradictions, Chile is home to a bewilderingly diverse geography & climate. Footprint`s Chile Handbook will guide you from the endless & eerie Atacama Desert in the north to the creaking, fractured glacial ice of the south, with beaches, rainforest & vineyards to explore in between. * Great coverage of the top activities & sights in the region, including Easter Isl&, Chiloe, the wine routes, skiing, geysers & salt flats * Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from hiking volcanoes to whitewater rafting *

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 you & help you find the best experiences From Patagonian penguins to the buzz of vertiginous Valparaiso, Footprint`s fully updated 8th edition will help you navigate this adventurous destination.

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Chile on a waterproof & tear-resistant map at 1:1, 300, 000 from the locally-based Compass Editorial publishers, presenting the country on five panels. Road network is classified into five types: expressways, main, secondary & dirt roads; driving distances are shown on main & selected secondary routes, plus locations of petrol stations, tolls & borders crossings. Names of larger towns are prominently highlighted, making the map useful for long-distance route planning. Symbols indicate various places of interest. Topography, particularly in the northern & central regions of the country, is shown by bold altitude colouring, much less prominent in the southern regions, with plenty of peak names & heights. National parks & other protected areas are marked. The panels have no geographical coordinates; some include a list of main towns. Map legend

Includes:: English. Also provided is a distance table.

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Chile & Argentina Travel Atlas from ITMB combining the publishers’ road maps of the two countries into a handy A5, paperback atlas, with more detailed coverage of Tierra del Fuego & street plans of city centres in both capitals. Chile is covered at 1:1, 250, 000 & Argentina at 1:2, 200, 000, with the southern tip of Patagonia, south of Puerto Natales & Rio Gallegos, with Tierra del Fuego covered at a more detailed scale of 1:750.000. Altitude colouring with spot heights & marking for active volcanoes, swamps, salt pans & glaciers presents the topography. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road information distinguishes between paved & unpaved roads &

Includes:: selected seasonal tracks. Railways, airports & local airfields included & the maps also show internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest including historical & archaeological sites, selected campsites, recreational areas, etc. The maps have latitude & longitude margin ticks at 1º intervals. The atlas is indexed & in addition
Includes::* Street plans of central Santiago & Buenos Aires highlighting tourist accommodation, places of interest & various facilities. Each city also has a road map of its environs & a diagram of the metro network.* Detailed, contoured mapping of Easter Island at 1:38, 000.


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Chile & Easter Island in the Eyewitness travel guide book 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 ...

Chile & Easter Island Insight Guide is dedicated to exploring the destination in detail with a selection of glossy illustrations. Extensive introductory sections explore the region’s history & culture & there are also short articles written by locals about distinctive local issues, whilst selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the place. The ‘ Places’ section is grouped geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for tours & other activities. Each section has its own listings of the best restaurants, bars & cafes. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on accommodation, shopping & local activities. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided for the main cities in the region or country. ...

Chile & Argentina at 1:2, 000, 000 on a large, indexed, double-sided map from Michelin with clear presentation of the two countries’ topography & their road networks, plus overview street plans of central Santiago & Buenos Aires. The map divides the two countries north/south with a good overlap between the two sides. The north-eastern corner of Argentina with the Missiones Province & Iguazú Falls is shown as an inset. Relief shading presents the topography, with plenty of names of mountain ranges, main peaks & passes. National parks & other protected areas are marked. Road network distinguishes between paved & unsurfaced routes & indicates tracks suitable only for 4WD vehicles. Driving distances are marked on main routes. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. Various places of interest are clearly highlighted. The map also shows internal administrative borders with names of the provinces. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1º. The index is arranged by country. Map legend

Includes:: English. The map

Includes:: overview plans of central Santiago & Buenos Aires showing main streets, metro & rail stations & highlighting each city’s main sights. Also provided are separate distance tables.PLEASE NOTE: the same cartography, also at 1:2, 000, 000, is also used in the Michelin’s map covering just Argentina, which

Includes:: Chile south of Talca but without covering all the coastal areas until Puerto Natales.





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In recent years, wine drinkers around the world have been discovering anew the quality & variety of wines from Chile. This has resulted in Chile becoming an increasingly popular destination of tourists who want to see the country`s mountains & valleys where the grapes are grown, & the historic vineyards where the wines are made. This book is a photographic tour of Chile`s wine producing regions & a practical guide to understanding & identifying the different varieties. ...

Chile in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...