This chapter contains the history, people culture, directory a z, transportation, health, and language chapters from lonely planet's south america guidebook. All the info you need on everything from history, people and culture, to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... You name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and les bian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary. A rundown on the history of the region and the forces that that shaped it info on the diverse peoples of the continent full coverage of south america's rich musical heritage details on scams and safe travel coverage includes history, people culture, directory a z, transporta tion, health, and language.