Franz
Schubert / Malte Sieber
Viachile Editores, 2002
This is the
first time a guidebook addresses Chile’s Central Region exclusively,
a region offering an overwhelming variety of natural contrasts in
a compact space. Cactus desert, savannas and the beginnings of the
rainforest, active volcanoes, huge glaciers, and endless beaches
- they are all available here, and they come with a sunny mediterranean
climate and relatively good tourism facilities.
The guidebook
describes with detail outdoor pursuits as trekking, climbing/mountaineering,
horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, surfing, windsurfing,
diving and paragliding. Other topics are:
- Fauna,
flora, geology, the stars
- Hot
springs and ocean spas,
colonial villages, and wineries
- Chilean
cuisine and Chilean wines
- Introduction
to Chilean Spanish
Since the authors
are ardent trekking fans who want to share their fascination
with the rugged beauty of the Andes with those who feel likewise,
this book concentrates on hiking and climbing tours.
This book, however,
does not stop at simple descriptions of outdoor pursuits. It contains
a long chapter dedicated to the people and nature of Central
Chile - from the huasos and arrieros to the starry skies at night.
This detailed cultural background information is complemented by
a host of practical tips on how to have a fun-filled vacation adventure.
Adventure
Handbook Central Chile:
- 256 pages,
including 24 pages full color photo gallery
- More than
170 photos, 130 drawings, 17 detail maps
- Numerous
Internet links
- Retail price:
USD 19.90 plus shipment costs
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