One of the maps in the topographic survey of Peru from the country’s national survey organization, Instituto Geográfico Nacional. Contours are at 25m intervals & colouring/symbols indicate different types of terrain & vegetation. Some of the maps may contain small blank spaces representing as yet unmapped areas. Each sheet covers 30’ latitude by 30’ longitude. The maps have a 1km UTM grid & margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1’. Publication dates vary; most maps were published in 1960s to 1990s, with some sheets revised more recently. Map legend is in Spanish only, except in the more recent editions which also include English. ...

Uruguay 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 ...

They won the first soccer World Cup & there's a lot of beef raised on the pampa. That's all most people know about Uruguay. Bradt's Uruguay remains the only dedicated English-language guide to a country that's small yet bursting with character showing that the adventurous tourist can uncover much more. It provides in-depth coverage of the capital Montevideo, where the colonial Old City is being restored. There's also detailed information on the coastal city of Colonia (which is on UNESCO's World Heritage List) as well as Punta del Este, where the Buenos Aires beautiful crowd flocks to the beaches each summer. There's advice, too, for active travellers who can rattle their whips on cattle-ranching estancias & spin their sticks in a game of polo or two & for nature enthusiasts keen to watch wildlife in the western wetlands & birds in Cabo Polonio & Santa Teresa. Plus, the book investigates the Brazilian influences behind Uruguay's music & dance, & the country's Afro-Uruguayan culture, most noticeable in Carnaval. ...

This new, fully updated third edition of Bradt`s Uruguay remains the only dedicated English-language guide to a country that`s small yet bursting with character. Bradt`s Uruguay provides in-depth coverage of the capital Montevideo, where the once-derelict colonial Old City is undergoing a historic resurgence, plus detailed information on the UNESCO-listed coastal city of Colonia del Sacramento, as well as Punta del Este, where the Buenos Aires glitterati decamps to the beaches each summer. There`s advice, too, for active travellers who can rattle their whips on cattle-ranching estancias & spin their sticks in a game of polo or two & for nature enthusiasts keen to watch wildlife in the western wetlands & birds in Cabo Polonio & Santa Teresa. The guide also investigates the Brazilian influences behind Uruguay`s music & dance, an active & upcoming food & wine scene, & the country`s distinctive Afro-Uruguayan heritage, most noticeable during the world-beating 80-day Carnaval season. In addition, it covers the recent development of marijuana tours following the legalisation of marijuana. Uruguay caters for all tastes, whether you want to ride with gauchos & spend time on a traditional estancia like La Sirena, visit Fray Bentos & discover the history of the town`s former meat-packing plant, or take a tour of the Canelones department wineries. Montevideo`s Splendid Art Deco architecture & colourful annual Carnaval are covered, & so too are the stunning sandy beaches of boho-chic fishing village Jose Ignacio & the Termas de Dayman
- Uruguay`s largest hot baths. Also included are San Javier, an ideal base for bird-watching trips along the Rio Uruguay & details of hiking in Quebrada de los Cuervos National Park
- a subtropical canyon filled with flowers & birds. Most commonly known for winning the first soccer World Cup, electing the world`s so-called `poorest president`, & raising a whole lot of beef on the pampa, Uruguay remains among South America`s safest & most stable destinations, an destination replete with interest waiting to be discovered by both leisure & adventurous travellers.

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Stroll around the World Heritage Site Colonia del Sacramento & you will feel like you have travelled back in time: 17th colonial buildings grace the historic section, while the lively modern town extends around a bay. Go by horseback across the country`s rolling hills & stay overnight at a country estate. From historic gems to thermal springs, from charming riverside towns to gorgeous beach resorts: Uruguay is ideal for adventurous & leisurely visitors alike. Footprint Focus Uruguay also features detailed coverage of Buenos Aires, the main gateway to the country, plus comprehensive listings on where to eat, sleep & have fun. Essentials section with practical advice on getting there & around. Covers Buenos Aires, the main gateway to the country. Highlights map of Uruguay & Buenos Aires so you know what not to miss. Detailed street maps for Montevideo, Buenos Aires & other important towns. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice & information, this concise Footprint Focus guide will help you get the most out of Uruguay without weighing you down. The content of the Footprint Focus Uruguay guide has been extracted from Footprint`s South America Handbook. ...

Uruguay & Paraguay at 1:1, 200, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed 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. The whole of each country is on one side of the map, with the Uruguay side extending north beyond Asunci ...

Urzulei area at 1:25, 000 in a series of contoured maps from Ed. Abies. Overprint highlights 19 hiking paths from three hours long to a two-day route. Symbols show viewpoints, caves, archaeological sites, exceptional trees & other landscape features of particular interest. This title has no UTM grid.* Main series at 1:60, 000 (Nos. 1 to 12)* The maps have contours at 100m intervals & colouring for woodlands & maquis shrubl&. Local trails are highlighted, with additional overprint for selected hiking, mountain bike & kayaking routes listed on the reverse of the maps with brief notes & grading for the degree of difficulty. All the maps have a UTM grid for GPS users. Very extensive range of symbols highlight numerous places of interest & tourist facilities, including campsites & caravan parks, beaches, sport & recreational sites, archaeological remains & nuraghi, etc. The maps also indicate places where typical local products can be purchased. On the reverse each title has descriptions of its main places of interest, beaches, etc.* More detailed maps at 1:25, 000/1:30, 000 (Nos. 3A to 12A)* Contour interval is 25m, plus colouring for vegetation. Local trails are marked but unless indicated in the individual description, special routes are not included. Tourist overprint, as described above, is also less extensive than on the 1:60, 000 maps. Most titles have GPS coordinates. On the reverse are extensive notes describing the area. * Map legend & additional text on all the maps

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David Nicholls brings to bear all the wit & intelligence that graced ONE DAY in this brilliant, bittersweet novel about love & family, husbands & wives, parents & children. Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2014.`I was looking forward to us growing old together. Me & you, growing old & dying together.` ` Douglas, who in their right mind would look forward to that?` Douglas Petersen understands his wife`s need to `rediscover herself` now that their son is leaving home. He just thought they`d be doing their rediscovering together. So when Connie announces that she will be leaving, too, he resolves to make their last family holiday into the trip of a lifetime: one that will draw the three of them closer, & win the respect of his son. One that will make Connie fall in love with him all over again. The hotels are booked, the tickets bought, the itinerary planned & printed. What could possibly go wrong? ...

David Nicholls brings to bear all the wit & intelligence that graced ONE DAY in this brilliant, bittersweet novel about love & family, husbands & wives, parents & children. Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2014. `I was looking forward to us growing old together. Me & you, growing old & dying together.` ` Douglas, who in their right mind would look forward to that?` Douglas Petersen understands his wife`s need to `rediscover herself` now that their son is leaving home. He just thought they`d be doing their rediscovering together. So when Connie announces that she will be leaving, too, he resolves to make their last family holiday into the trip of a lifetime: one that will draw the three of them closer, & win the respect of his son. One that will make Connie fall in love with him all over again. The hotels are booked, the tickets bought, the itinerary planned & printed. What could possibly go wrong? ...

The border between USA & Mexico with the adjoining regions on both sides on a map at 1:1, 390, 000 from ITMB with altitude colouring presenting the topography. The map is double-sided, with a very small overlap between the sides, & extends north within US to La Vegas & Houston, & in Mexico southwards to cover about half of the Baja California peninsula & along the Gulf of Mexico coast to Tampico. Altitude colouring with spot heights (both in feet) shows the topography, with names of mountain ranges, etc. Road network indicates toll routes & border crossing points are clearly marked. Within Mexico the map also shows locations of petrol stations. Railway lines are included, local airports are marked, as is the time zone boundary. Various places of interest are highlighted, including campgrounds & in Mexico hotels in isolated locations. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2° intervals. Each side had a separate index. ...