South American Handbook

Award-winning and legendary: The longest-running English-language travel guidebook, now in its 95th edition celebrating a century of publication.

South America is a land of superlatives. Home to the world's longest mountain range, tallest waterfall, largest rainforest, driest desert, widest river and highest lake, it astounds with its variety. The South American Handbook remains as essential for travellers today as it was in the 1920s, your trusted companion for exploring this extraordinary continent.

Embark on breathtaking journeys through vibrant landscapes and cultures where every corner tells of ancient civilisations and natural wonders. From the tropical sun rising over palm-fringed beaches to the bracing winds of Andean salt-pans, from tango in downtown Buenos Aires to the culinary artistry of modern Peruvian cuisine, from Easter Island's mysterious Moai statues to Chile's majestic glaciers—South America will uplift your senses at every turn. Wander through the cobbled streets of historic Cusco, feel the rhythm of Rio de Janeiro's carnival, or explore the Galápagos Islands where nature reveals itself in its purest form.

In an era of countless websites offering fragmented information, this centenary edition provides the essential thread connecting every destination from Acandi to Ushuaia and everywhere in between. Drawing on the expertise of regional correspondents and travellers' experiences, the South American Handbook is your key to navigating diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and hospitable peoples—and a celebration of the spirit of adventure that characterises travel in the world's greatest continent.