Author: Wayne Bernhardson

Since its creation in 1973, the award-winning Moon Handbooks series has become a top choice among travellers who want a completely unique experience, a new perspective -- and a few new stories to tell. Want to know about your destination's history, culture, and social issues? Looking for the lowdown on recreational opportunities, dining and accommodations options, and the most interesting regional sights and entertainment? No problem. Big or small, mainstream or obscure, every worthwhile detail is included in these books.

Moon Handbooks: Chile contains information on visiting mining ghost towns, the Atacama desert, national parks, reserves, and monuments. It highlights the flourishing nightlife and restaurants of Santiago, including the best places for live music, seafood, and all kinds of ethnic cuisine. In addition to color photographs, illustrations and maps, numerous outdoor options are profiled, such as hiking, white-water rafting, and ferry trips through fjords, and a wide variety of accommodations is offered, from campgrounds to five-star hotels.