The life of Colonel Fawcett is now the subject of the major motion picture The Lost City of Z.The disappearance of Colonel Fawcett in the Matto Grosso remains one of the great unsolved mysteries. In
A stunning debut; a Departures original publication. The ultimate survival story; a wild ride—the wildest—down a South American river in the thick of the Amazon Basin; a true and thrilling adventure o
Immense, intense and dramatic, Argentina is a land of contrasts. From sophisticated Buenos Aires, home to grand baroque buildings and the mysteries of the tango, to the lush, jungled Iguazu Falls, dow
Under the auspices of the American Museum of Natural History, Theodore Roosevelt headed a 1913–14 expedition to a remote area of the Brazilian Amazon basin. His crew constituted the first non-indigeno
Fully updated for 2017... and now with ZOOM system for even better orientation! Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance i
Fully updated for 2017... and now with ZOOM system for even better orientation! Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance i
Frommer’s guides aren’t written by committee, or by travel writers who simply pop in briefly to a destination and then consider the job done. Frommer’s authors Nicholas Gill and Caroline Lascom have b
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Argentina is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans and reconstructions of the must-see
This book is a travel memoir about a trip my wife and I made to Ecuador. A university in Guayaquil had translated two of my books into Spanish and I went to give a lecture, offer a workshop, and part
From the storied capital of Bogotá to Medelín to the Amazon Basin, this guide to Colombia, South America, offers readers practical advice on planning your trip and explains the country in the context
Join journalist and author Nicholas Mills on an unforgettable adventure. With his unique perspective and advice you can trust, Moon Buenos Aires has everything you need to know to have the trip of a l
Latino luxury: The hottest hotels, posadas, and haciendasAcross a continent of sensual dance, magical literature, crystal clear oceans, and mystery-laden ruins, TASCHEN seeks out the most inspiring So
Join longtime resident Andrew Dier on an unforgettable adventure. With his unique perspective and advice you can trust,Moon Cartagena and Colombia’s Carribean Coast has everything you need to know to
This full-color guide to Machu Picchu includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps.Dawn reveals ancient stonework backed by the towering Andes?the fusion of natural and manmade beauty, built in p
The Rough Guide to Argentina is the ultimate guide to this beguiling country, with detailed coverage of its beautiful cities and wild national parks. You'll find all the practical information you need
Exploring Wine Regions is a unique book series that incorporates the beauty of a quality coffee table piece, an elaborate travel guide, an inspiring wine education, spectacular photography, and captiv
Henry Walter Bates and his co-naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace embarked together in 1848 on an expedition to the forests of the Amazon in search of plants and animals that would help solve the problem
The Rough Guide to Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands is the definitive travel guide to this captivating country.In-depth coverage of Ecuador's incomparable wildlife, vibrant indigenous cultures, and awe
