Viva Colombia Adventure Guide

VIVA knows Colombia like no other guidebook possibly can, our headquarters are down the road in Ecuador. Leaving its dark history in the past, Colombia is emerging as one of the hottest destinations in the region for in-the-know travelers. Why settle for an outdated guidebook? VIVA's travel writers are continuously improving this guide at vivatravelguides.com. Join us, and together we'll make the best guidebook to Colombia even better.

If you're planning a trip to Colombia, you probably know already that guidebooks on this country have left a lot to be desired. Recognizing the need for a reliable travel guide to Colombia, V!VA sent a team of writers, and they came back with the best guidebook yet. From the pearl beaches of San Andrs Island and the emerald jungles of the Amazon to the stunning Guajira deserts and the enigmatic mangroves of the Pacific, this book offers information on all you need to know, including: * hotel, restaurant and activities listings for every budget; * shopping in markets and workshops for the nation's best artisan crafts; * coverage on almost two dozen National Parks Sanctuaries; * border crossing information, to Panam, Venezuela, Per, Brazil and Ecuador; * an extensive bibliography to keep informed and help make your journey safe. Whether for business, a family vacation or a gap-year adventure, V!VA Travel Guide to Colombia is the guidebook for all travelers.

This is the most up-to-date book on visiting Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley available, period. V!VA is the one guide you'll need to get the most out of your trip to Machu Picchu and the Inca empire. Written by Cusco experts, in this book you can:Explore Machu Picchu using the self-guided tour and color map. Go beyond sightseeing and truly understand the ruins and Inca culture.Trek the Inca Trail or one of the many Inca Trail alternatives while having a minimal impact on the environment.Immerse yourself in Cusco life by using the extensive informtion on studying spanish, volunteering, working and living.Taste local Peruvian cuisine in world famous restaurants, or track down cheap, good eats while live Andean music fills the streets.Find all the nuts and bolts you need to navigate your way from the streets of Lima to the gates of Machu Picchu.Stay safe with the most up-to-date guide available, continuously updated by the VIVA community on the www.vivatravelguides.com website.

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Featuring extensively researched information on Cartagena and the northern coast of Colombia, this guide includes advice on trekking through the jungle and visiting national parks as well as information about historic sights. Footprint Focus provides detailed maps for key towns and cities and advice on how to travel around. The guide also provides up-to-date recommendations on where to eat and sleep, plus lists of activities such as diving and organized tours. • Featuring the best beaches, the grandest historic sights and the most impressive national parks • Up-to-date recommendations of great places to stay and eat • Highlights map of the region plus detailed street maps where relevant • Slim enough to fit in pocket. The content of Footprint Focus Cartegena and north coast of Colombia guide has been extracted from Footprint's Colombia Handbook.

The most up-to-date Bolivia travel guidebook on the market, this book helps to to successfully navigate and explore this beautiful country. Wander the salt flats, visit the highest capital in the world, and while you're at it, the highest navigable lake. Wildlife-watch in the steamy jungles of Parque National Madidi or travel back in time at the mines of Potosi. With VIVA's book in tow, you won't miss anything.