Bursting with color, history and fine colonial architecture, Cartagena is the emerald in Colombia's crown and Spain's finest legacy in the Americas. Within easy reach of this lively city are sparkling coral islands, tropical beaches, snow capped mountains and the mysterious Ciudad Perdida, high on many a traveler's list of Latin American adventures. Includes information on the extraordinarily beautiful islands of San Andres and Providencia Practicalities section with essential advice on getting there and around. Highlights map and inspirational color section, so you know what not to miss....

A place of extremes and contradictions, Chile is home to a bewilderingly diverse geography and climate. Footprint's Chile Handbook will guide you from the endless and eerie Atacama Desert in the north to the creaking, fractured glacial ice of the south, with beaches and rainforest to explore in between. -Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including Easter Island, Chiloe, the wine routes, skiing, geysers and salt flats -Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from hiking volcanoes to whitewater rafting -Includes comprehensive...