The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget: Travel Guide

This South America on a Budget guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.

This South America on a Budget guidebook covers: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, The Guianas, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Inside this South America on a Budget travel book, you'll find:


• A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip

• Practical information – how to get to South America on a Budget, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

• Author picks and things not to miss in South America on a Budget – Inca Trail, Peru; Carretera Austral, Chile; Cycling the Death Road, Bolivia; Ruta 40, Argentina; Serra Verde Railway, Brazil; The Circuit, Torres del Paine, Chile; Valparaíso, Chile; Historic Centre, Salvador, Brasil; Cusco, Peru; Niemeyer's Masterpiece; Cartagena de Indias, Colombia; La Compañía de Jesús, Ecuador; The Pantanal, Brazil; Galápagos Islands, Ecuador; Amazonian Basin, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru; Cañon del Colca, Peru; Beagle Channel, Argentina; Los Llanos, Venezuela

• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots

• When to go to South America on a Budget – high season, low season, climate information and festivals

• Where to go – a clear introduction to South America on a Budget with key places and a handy overview

• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs

• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels

• Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges

• Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife

• Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity

• Essential Spanish, Portuguese dictionary and glossary of local terms

• Fully updated post-COVID-19


The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in South America on a Budget, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.