South America: On a Shoestring (Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring)

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Summary: 'Shoestring' is a must-have for ANYONE traveling in S.A.
Review: I have the first edition of this book. I have used it to aid my travel to several South American countries. The city maps are excellent. Each major city in each country is described in detail to include lodging, food and entertainment. They do an excellent job of ranking food and lodging based on budget restrictions that each traveler may or may not have. I found the descriptions of local museums, parks and other tourist attractions very helpful in making my decisions on where to go and how much time to alot for each attraction.

I'm very anxious to receive the newest edition, so I can prepare for my next trip!