The Rough Guide First-Time Latin America

The Rough Guide to First-Time Latin America tells you everything you need to know before you go to Latin America, from visas and vaccinations to budgets and packing. It will help you plan the best possible trip, with advice on when to go and what not to miss, and how to avoid trouble on the road. You'll find insightful information on what tickets to buy, where to stay, what to eat and how to stay healthy and save money in Latin America.

The Rough Guide to First-Time Latin America includes overviews of each Latin American country highlighting the best places to visit with country-specific websites, clear maps, suggested reading and budget information. Be inspired by the full-color "Things Not to Miss" section; use maps to help you plan your route.

In addition, all kinds of advice and anecdotes from travelers who've been there and done it will make traveling stress-free. The Rough Guide to First-Time Latin America has everything you need to get your journey underway.

Polly Rodger Brown was a contributor to the sixth edition of The Rough Guide to Mexico and has traveled widely in Latin America.

James Read is an experienced travel writer and has both worked and traveled extensively. Read currently works for the BBC World Service as a writer and researcher. He is the coauthor of The Rough Guide to First-Time Latin America and contributed to both The Rough Guide to Central America and The Rough Guide to South America.