What is the best guide book for a Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador Journey? And is it easier to buy further books on the road for later countries?
Hi
I'm thinking of backpacking in South America from March to June, probably flying into Bolivia or Peru, plus going to maybe Ecuador.
What guidebook do you recommend I buy? And if you recommend buying only a guidebook for the first country I arrive in, is it easy to swap it for the next country's guidebook once I arrive there?
I have a read in a couple of places that Footprint's 'South American Handbook 2014' is good, and up to date, but it is maybe better for initial planning rather than for when you are there, plus it will contain lots of info for countries I will not need. Footprint's 'Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador Handbook' therefore sounds like a great alternative, but I do worry it may be a little out of date. Or do you recommend a different guide book?
Andy
Reply to this Hi there, I´m not so sure about what book is the best but I live in Cuzco so i have lots of information about this area and macchu picchu amd all the treks etc if you want advice from someone real. <snip>
Hope I can help
Take care
Nicole
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Reply to this This is coming a little late so more for subsequent readers: 20 Great Reads on South America Travel from the LA Times, link and intro here
http://bestoflatinamerica.travel/south-america/what-to-read-on-your-south-american-journey-top-20-novels-by-latin-american-authors/
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