Healthy Travel Central & Sth Am 2（ISBN=9781740591461）

Lonely Planet guides are a must-pack” --Toronto Star, February 2006

Getting the most out of your travels means staying healthy. Healthy Travel Central & South America is a user-friendly guide to minimising health risks and dealing with problems while on the road.

Along with a comprehensive first-aid section, this second edition provides clear guidelines on the correct treatment of illnesses common to the region, such as altitude sickness. Included is an illustrated guide to useful rainforest plants, and information on how to recognise and avoid wildlife hazards, from leeches to piranhas and tarantulas.

LONELY PLANET aims to cater for every independent traveller, whatever the destination, whatever the style of travel and whatever the phase of the journey.