Columbia at 1:1, 000, 000 on a large map, double-sided map from Freytag & Berndt with bold relief shading & colouring providing good representation of the country’s topography, plus highlighting of numerous places of interest. The map divides the country north/south with no overlap between the sides. Coverage extends to Quito & Iquitos &

Includes:: the western part of Venezuela up to the outskirts of Caracas. Topography is presented by relief shading with graphics for swamps, marshlands, etc. National parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks, shows locations of petrol stations & border crossings, & gives driving distances on main routes. Scenic roads are highlighted. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces, as well as oil wells & pipelines. Various places of interest are prominently highlighted by icons. The map has latitude & longitude lines drawn at intervals of 1° & is indexed. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English.





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Colombia Handbook 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 ...

Footprint`s Colombia Handbook will guide you from salsa clubs & gold museums to the Amazon jungle & mountain peaks. Great coverage of the top activities & sights in the region, including numerous adventure sports, jungle trekking & hot springs. Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from stays in authentic coffee fincas to lively fiestas in the tiniest of villages.

Includes:: comprehensive information 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 Cartagena, the emerald in Colombia`s crown, to the hidden tombs & mysterious statues of ancient cultures, Footprint`s fully updated edition will help you navigate this incredible destination.

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Colombia at 1:1, 400, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed map from ITMB with an enlargement showing the environs of Bogota in greater details, plus large street plans of central Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena annotated with hotels & places of interest. The map divides the country north/south with Bogota included on both sides. Topography is shown by altitude colouring; national parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network indicates unpaved roads,

Includes:: selected seasonal tracks & shows driving distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Various places of interest are highlighted including cultural & natural World Heritage Sites. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2°30’ intervals & each side has a separate index. Large, clear street plans present central Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena, showing locations of several hotels, various facilities & places of interest. Also included are maps showing in greater detail the environs of the capital (1:700, 000) plus the main natural regions of Colombia.

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Colombia in the Green Guide series from Michelin; detailed guides exploring the major sights & attractions of a range of cities, regions & countries. Drawing on a long publishing history, Michelin guides are renowned for their individual ‘star rating’, ranking restaurants, sights & attractions. Listings in each guide are organised alphabetically, allowing readers to access information quickly as well as being designed for practical use on the road. With an emphasis on cultural activities & history, each sight is graded & has extensive background information. Practical visitor information is clearly highlighted with symbols. Predominantly recognised for their extensive coverage of French regions (shown on our website in a separate series), the Green Guides also cover international destinations. An extensive introductory section on planning your trip provides information on when & where to go, useful pre-trip information, getting there, where to stay & eat & what to do & see. There are also individual sections on Nature, History & Art ad Culture & a selection of driving tours of the area. Fold-out maps at the front & back of the book give an overview of the area covered by the guide. The structure of each guide varies depending on the type of destination. National & regional guides cover regions alphabetically, each with their own accommodation, sights & food & drink listings, while City guides cover sights alphabetically with one city-wide section for listings. Accommodation & food & drink listings are both concise & comprehensive, aiming to cater for all budgets & tastes. Both sights & listings often include information specific to travelling with kids. Each of the places covered in the guide is listed alphabetically & three Michelin star ratings
- highly recommended, recommended & interesting, which have been used for more than 100 years
- help readers identify places of interest, restaurants & notable local attractions. Individual listings include principal sights for each city or town, local walking & driving tours in addition to tips on local excursions. There is also an ‘address book’ information box in each section including recommendations for the best restaurants & accommodation in the area, as well as any relevant leisure activities. A series of overview regional & city plans also helps navigation & orientation for each region.

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From the storied capital of Bogota to Medelin to the Amazon Basin, this guide to Colombia, South America, offers readers practical advice on planning your trip & explains the country in the context of its history, culture, cuisine, landscape, & flora & fauna. Acclaimed travel writer Christopher Baker explores the Eastern Highlands, the Caribbean Lowlands, the Western & Southern Highlands, the Pacific & San Andres, & Los Llanos & the Amazon Basin. Contemporary editorial features & experiential sidebars highlight every aspect of life & every activity under the Colombian sun: how emeralds are mined & marketed, the history of pirates off Colombia`s shores, parrots & macaws, volcanoes, whale watching, & poison dart frogs. Gorgeous National Geographic photography & useful maps help you navigate your way around Colombia & its many landscapes: Take a walk through Bogota`s historic Candelaria district, take a drive through coffee country, follow in the footsteps of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, or enjoy a drive around San Andres. ...

Map No. K-26 in the ONC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world`s land masses & significant islands at 1:1, 000, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. ONC stands for Operational Navigation Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 1000ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each ONC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE:** * The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us.** Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series.* In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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Map No. K-26C in the TPC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world's land masses & significant islands at 1:500, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. TPC stands for Tactical Pilotage Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 500ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each TPC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us. Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series. In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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Analysis of the descent into La Violencia, the impact of the drug cartels, politics & the birth of narcodemocracy. Also magical realism, Salsa, sculpture & football. About this series Given the turbulent history of many Central American & Latin American countries, travellers need as much information as they can get in order make the most of a visit. These illustrated titles offer up-to-date coverage of the main historical, economic, political, social & the environmental issues affecting a country. Published by the Latin America Bureau, an independent research group working to broaden public understanding of issues of human rights & social & economic justice in Latin America & the Caribbean. ...

Colombia is a land of natural beauty & rich cultural heritage, of rain forests & rivers, of peaceful rural farms & ranches where farmers & gauchos gather for work & leisure. But behind these images of bucolic serenity, the people of Colombia live through considerable hardships. Poverty is prevalent in many isolated parts of the country where state authority is largely absent, & seventy years of armed conflict between the Colombian army, right-wing paramilitary forces, & left-wing guerrilla groups, such as the FARC & the ELN, continue to leave lasting scars. The country`s central role in the cocaine trade both provides for & threatens the livelihood of many Colombians. The culmination of almost twenty years spent travelling throughout & photographing Colombia, Colombia: On the Brink of Paradise features more than one hundred incredible photographs by Luca Zanetti. What the images collectively portray is a place that teeters between paradise & the abyss, a wildly colourful & chaotic backdrop to the stories of everyday people`s lives. Arranged thematically in several sections, the book also

Includes:: an essay on the historic, political, & social context of the conflict by Colombian sociologist Alfredo Molano, who followed closely the peace negotiations of 2012-16 between the Colombian government & the FARC & who is a member of the truth commission established as part of the peace agreement signed between the rebels & the government; brief introductory texts by Medellin journalist Anamaria Bedoya Builes; & a postscript by Luca Zanetti.

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