The Rough Guide to First Time Latin America is a pre-trip guide for travellers planning their first trip to Latin America. The first section of the book gives individual profiles of all 21 Latin American countries, with a rundown of highlights and possible itineraries. Part Two of the book runs through all the information you'll need before your trip and on the road.
James Read has travelled widely and worked in the region. He currently works for the BBC World Service as a writer and researcher.
Polly Rodger Brown was a contributor on the 5th edition of The Rough Guide to Mexico. She has travelled widely in Latin America.