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Summary: Tried and tested 'in' Bolivia - what the expert thinks.
Review: Lonely planet is definately a must for those planning on travelling in Bolivia. During my stay there, I used the extensive knowledge provided in Lonely Planet to find the best attractions, places to stay, places to eat and most importantly places to see. Not only that, but it also provides a basic guide to the laungueges spoken there and helpful hints and tips. It was known by many simply as the 'Bible'. HOWEVER... One must remeber that the latest edition of this book was printed in 1996 - a lot has changed in 4 years, so don't go expecting everything it says to be true, because its not. The best option would be to buy this book and back it up with another more recent guide book on Bolivia. Other than that, its a super little book - great for thumbing through and easy to carry in your rucksack.
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Summary: Good, reliable information on this wonderful country.
Review: Lonely Planet Travel Handbooks have become a standard of excellence in presenting good, reliable information and advice for the more adventuresome traveler and "Bolivia" is no exception. The section "Facts for Visitors" is the best sources of needed information on the market today. The color photo plates, charts and most maps are superb. Swaney has done a great service to ecology and environment in her section on development in the disappearing Amazon. Sadly, she only gives a cursive mention to ecotourism, an economy that offers hope for the dwindling environment of Bolivia. Recommend
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Summary: Good, reliable information on this wonderful country.
Review: Lonely Planet Travel Handbooks have become a standard of excellence in presenting good, reliable information and advice for the more adventuresome traveler and "Bolivia" is no exception. The section "Facts for Visitors" is the best sources of needed information on the market today. The color photo plates, charts and most maps are superb. Swaney has done a great service to ecology and environment in her section on development in the disappearing Amazon. Sadly, she only gives a cursive mention to ecotourism, an economy that offers hope for the dwindling environment of Bolivia. Recommend
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Summary: Lonely Planet Bolivia: A Travel Survival Kit
Review: This is the best travel guide I have ever used. It is one of two guidebooks (LP Lonely Planet Peru was the other) that gave me enough info. to know for certain where I did and did not want to visit before I went. Description was given as to what inexpensive hotels were nice to hang out in (provided unique and interesting features - not just a list of facilities) so I made for those places as soon as I got off the bus (beating other tourists). Enough detail was given about various Andean treks that we had chosen one before we left home and had selected the recommended agency. Ditto for our week-long jungle adventure. The book even included names of reputable tour guides, one of whom I used in Sucre. Don't leave home without it!
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Summary: Lonely Planet Bolivia: A Travel Survival Kit
Review: This is the best travel guide I have ever used. It is one of two guidebooks (LP Lonely Planet Peru was the other) that gave me enough info. to know for certain where I did and did not want to visit before I went. Description was given as to what inexpensive hotels were nice to hang out in (provided unique and interesting features - not just a list of facilities) so I made for those places as soon as I got off the bus (beating other tourists). Enough detail was given about various Andean treks that we had chosen one before we left home and had selected the recommended agency. Ditto for our week-long jungle adventure. The book even included names of reputable tour guides, one of whom I used in Sucre. Don't leave home without it!
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