Insight Guides South America is a beautifully illustrated travel guide that combines stunning photography, inspiring magazine-style features and practical travel advice, helping you discover South America's ancient sites, dynamic cities, mountain landscapes and tropical wilderness.

Alongside engaging essays on South American culture, history, food, music and traditions, the guide offers in-depth coverage of key destinations and attractions – from the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the glaciers of Patagonia to the energy of Buenos Aires, the Amazon basin and Andean highlands.

You'll also find expert sightseeing advice, detailed maps, author recommendations, Editor's Choice highlights, lesser-known gems, a handy travel phrasebook and a free eBook, plus a practical online trip planner to help organise your journey.

This South America travel guide covers:

• The Andes – Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and dramatic mountain cultures
• Argentina and Chile – Buenos Aires, Santiago, wine regions, deserts and Patagonia
• Brazil and the Amazon – Rainforest, river journeys, beaches, colonial towns and vibrant cities
• The Guianas and the North – Wild coastlines, rainforest reserves and distinctive cultural landscapes
• Uruguay and Paraguay – Historic towns, river landscapes, ranch country and regional traditions
• The Galapagos and Island Escapes – Wildlife-rich islands, coastal journeys and exceptional natural heritage

Beautifully curated and visually rich, Insight Guides South America is both an inspiring introduction and a practical companion with a trip planner for exploring one of the world's most fascinating destinations.

Start planning your journey through South America with Insight Guides.