Bolivia 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 ...

Bolivia in Cambridge University Press’s Concise History series; exploring the history of a range of countries worldwide. Chronicling the country’s modern history since the Middle Ages, each title in the series has been comprehensively researched & written by an academic specialising in the field. Individual chapters chart the history of the nation, either by century or notable periods in its past, & are aimed both at those studying at undergraduate level or who may have a deeper interest in the country. ...

Bolivia 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. ...

Bolivia & Paraguay at 1:2, 500, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant, double-sided map from Nelles Verlag, with street plans of central La Paz, Sucre, Potosí, Santa Cruz & Asunción, plus enlargement of the Iguazú Falls area, a street plan of Cusco & a map of its area with Machu Picchu. The map divides the whole region north/south, covering on one side northern Bolivia with the adjoining areas of southern Peru, including Cuzco & Arequipa; on the reverse is southern Bolivia, Paraguay, plus the northernmost areas of Argentina & Chile. Vivid relief shading, spot heights & names of mountain ranges present the topography, with marshl&, salt pans & seasonal river also shown. National parks & other protected area are marked. Road network distinguishes between partially paved roads & cart tracks, & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included, & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Numerous places of interest are prominently highlighted. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 2° intervals. The map has no index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English.A large inset shows a street plan of central La Paz; also included are plans of central Sucre, Potosí, Santa Cruz, Asunción & Cusco, All the street plans are annotated with places of interest & various facilities. An enlargement covers the region around Cuzco including Machu Picchu, numerous other archaeological sites & Cordillera Vilcabamba. Also provided is an enlargement of the Iguazú Falls area with access from Paraguay, Brazil & Argentina, plus a site plan of the archaeological site at Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco).

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Bolivia 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. ...

Bolivia in the Footprint Focus Guides, which are targeted at cities, regions & countries worldwide that have no, or very limited, coverage from other publishers. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint Focus guides all have the same layout. Smaller than their sister Handbooks, the Focus guides are intended to streamline the information contained so that you have more of what you need, without losing Footprint ...

Bolivia 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 ...

Bolivia 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 ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...

Bolivia at 1:1, 250, 000 on an indexed, double-sided map from ITMB, with large, clear street plans of central La Paz, Potosi & Santa Cruz highlighting various places of interest & tourist facilities. The map divides the country north/south, with a generous overlap
- the area between La Paz with Cordillera Real & Cochabamba is shown on both sides. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with spot heights & names of mountain ranges. Marshes & swaps, salt pans & glaciers are marked & national parks or protected areas prominently highlighted. The map shows the country’s road & rail networks, plus local airports. Provincial administrative boundaries are marked & symbols highlight various places of interest, archaeological sites, spas, campsites & mines. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1º. Each side of the map has a separate index. Clear, well presented insets show the centres of La Paz, Potosi & Sants Cruz, indicating selected tourist accommodation, places of interest & various facilities.
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Bolivia at 1:1, 300, 000on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Road & rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which presents topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, glaciers, mountain passes & names of mountain ranges, geysers, salt pans & marshes. Road network indicates unsurfaced sections of main roads,

Includes:: local tracks, & gives driving distances on main & secondary roads. Ferry connections on Lake Titicaca are also marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. National parks & protected areas are marked & symbols highlight various places of interest, including campsites & selected hotels, archaeological remains, viewpoints, thermal spas, etc. The map has a grid with latitude & longitude at intervals of 1º & an extensive index of localities which lists national parks & nature reserves separately. Map legend

Includes:: English. ” World Mapping Project” is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries & regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic & tourist information.



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