A travel guide covering the whole of South America from Brazil, the largest country to French Guiana, the smallest. Essential information aims to help the independent traveller, package tourist or business traveller visiting Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the Guianas, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela to get the most out of their trip. It delivers full information on getting around, accommodation, food and drink, exploring, health precautions, communications and how to ensure personal safety, as well as background information on South American history, the people, language and religion.