Itineraries - The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget - page 21

settlement, but it's a perfect jumping-off point
for the altiplano wilderness. See p.411
6 Salar de Uyuni You'll have to go on a tour,
but it's worth the trip to see the flat, white salt
“lake”, perfectly reflective in summer when
covered with water. See p.195
7 Potosí The colonial architecture and lively cafés
are somewhat blighted by the tragic legacy of the
nearby silver mines at Cerro Rico. See p.189
8 Santa Cruz One of the rare places in Bolivia
known for its excellent restaurant and club
scene. See p.209

3 Quito Base yourself in the old town,
where plaza after plaza provides a vantage
point for historic churches and narrow
walkways. See p.571
4 The Quilotoa Loop Hike for a few days
around the peaceful waters of a volcanic crater
lake. See p.590
5 Nariz del Diablo train ride A five-hour
journey starting in Riobamba and slicing its
glorious way through the Andes. See p.598
6 Vilcabamba Nurture mind, body and
soul in the “Valley of Longevity”, where
the scenery is beautiful and the climate
unbeatable. See p.607
7 Huaraz This lively city, nestled in a valley,
affords you an approach to trekking in both
the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash.
See p.786
8 Lima Love it or hate it, you can
nevertheless find plenty to occupy you in
the Peruvian capital, and the proximity to the
sea makes it a great place to try out ceviche .
See p.724

ECUADOR, PERU AND
NORTHERN BOLIVIA

1 Guayaquil An alternative introduction to
Ecuador than more traditional Quito; the
Malecón and nearby beaches make it seem like
a different land entirely. See p.621
2 Otavalo Few can resist the town's famous
Saturday market, the ultimate place to
purchase a hammock or woodcarving as a
keepsake. See p.584

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