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. ...

Chile at 1:2, 500, 000 from Nelles Verlag, on a double-sided map with coverage including southern Argentina. The map also provides six street plans & enlargements for the environs of Santiago, Torres del Paine & Peninsula Valdes. The northern part of the map starts at Arequipa & La Paz & extends south beyond Santiago to Talca, covering the adjoining parts of Peru, Bolivia & Argentina; on the reverse is the whole of the Chilean & Argentinian Patagonia. Bold relief shading with plenty of names of various peaks & glaciers, plus additional spot heights shows the topography. Numerous national parks & other protected area are highlighted. Road network distinguishes between mainly & partly surfaced highways, & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included, as are the shipping routes from Puerto Montt down the Patagonian fjords. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries in both counties. Various places of interest are prominently marked. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 2° intervals. The map has no index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English. Enlargements show in greater details the environs of Santiago & Torres del Paine, plus Peninsula Valdes in Argentina. Also included are street plans, in addition annotated with selected hotels, covering central Santiago, Arica, Antofagasta, Iquique, La Serena & Punta Arenas, plus a map of the Easter Isl&.

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Chile at 1:1, 750, 000 in a series of Adventure maps from the National Geographic Society with cartography provided by Reise Know-How. The map, double-sided & printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, presents this unusually long country in four sections. The two central panels also provide good coverage of the Argentinian Andes, whilst the southern panel (southwards from approx. 46º) extends to all the way to the Atlantic to cover southern Patagonia. Cartographic information provided by Reise Know-How has been adjusted to follow the house style of the NGS Adventure series with greater emphasis on the country’s topography. Altitude colouring in broader bands has been replaced here by contours at 200m intervals, enhanced by relief shading with graphics for salt flats, glaciers & names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are very prominently highlighted. Road network distinguishes between paved & unsurfaced roads &

Includes:: selected tracks. Driving distances are shown on main & selected secondary roads & border crossings are marked. Railway lines are included, local airports are indicated & in the fjords between Puerto Montt & Puerto Natales ferry routes are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest & recreational areas (campsites shown on the RK-H maps are not included here). The map has a grid with latitude & longitude at intervals of 1º & an extensive index of localities with a separate list of national parks & protected areas. Overall, the NGS map presents a more vivid picture of the country’s topography, whilst the original RK-H version provides clearer information for touring the country by road or rail.PLEASE NOTE: to ensure regular supplies & faster delivery to our customers we keep as regular stock the Reise Know-How editions whilst the NGS versions can be ordered on request.

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Chile & Easter Island in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Chile & Easter Island in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Lonely Planet’s Chile & Easter Island is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see & skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Strap on your pack & hike through winding forests to behold the granite mountain spires of Las Torres; watch sunset turn the Valle de la Luna intense violet, gold, pink & yellow; & puzzle over the giant statues of Easter Isl&. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Chile & Easter Island & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Chile & Easter Island: Colour maps & images throughout Highlights & itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs & interests Insider tips to save time & money & get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips
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- eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience
- covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 97 maps for easy navigation Covers Santiago, Middle Chile, Southern Heartl&, Archipielago Juan Fernandez, Norte Grande, Norte Chico, Sur Chico, Chiloé, Northern Patagonia, Southern Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, Easter Island


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