Lonely Planet Healthy Travel: Central & South America (LONELY PLANET HEALTHY TRAVEL GUIDES CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA)

Getting the most out of your travels means staying healthy. Healthy Travel Central & South America is a user-friendly guide to minimizing health risks and dealing with problems while on the road. Written by Dr. Isabelle Young, with a team of travel health experts, Healthy Travel Central & South America provides advice on planning your trip, staying healthy while traveling, and what to do if you run into problems.

In This Guide:

Clear guidelines on treating common travel illnesses.
Illustrated guide to useful rainforest plants.
Essential guidelines on coping with high altitudes.
How to recognize and avoid wildlife hazards, from leeches to piranhas and tarantulas.
Comprehensive first aid section.