Chile Guide, 2nd Edition

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Summary: Awesome
Review: This is a must read for any Chile traveler. I couldn't put it down! This was obviously written by two very experienced, knowlegeable adventure seekers. They know Chile! Do they have any other travel guides? I'd like the collection.

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Summary: Thorough!
Review: This is a wonderful guidebook-- well-written and interesting. The guide is thorough in its coverage of both metropolitan areas and rural destinations. The sidebars contain trinkets of information and/or mythology that are fun and interesting. It is not simply an collection of easily obtainable information, rather a well-researched guide with thoughtful opinions about the hotels and restaurants it mentions. Its only shortcoming is that the recommendations come in various categories: expensive, moderate, and inexpensive, therefore always making suggestions outside of your budget. The book itself is a bit heavy and bulky. Overall, a well done guide.

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Summary: Saved our Vacation!
Review: Upon becoming stranded in southern Chile, we had the luck of meeting & being rescued by the authors of this book. Their expertise about all things Chilean gave us a new perspective about foreign travel (plus they directed us to a wonderful hotel, & they even knew the owner - Carlos) The Youman / Estep team are world travelers that truely know how to experience the wonder of exploring unfamiliar ground. We were lucky to be given an early copy of the book and it became an essential guide for the rest of our trip. This book delivers a view of Chile unlike any other travel guide. A extra thanks to Mr Estep for the special care given to our traveling companion Sophie, She will always remember him.