4A guide to backpacking South America. Written by budget travellers for budget travellers. It aims to give first-time backpackers in the continent a basic overview of what to expect from travelling around South America. It focuses on the things you need to know in a concise manner rather than going into great detail on every single possible destination. The guide is very easy to follow and should assist you in the planning phase ahead of your trip and also be a handy resource when you're out on the road. The guide includes backpacking routes for Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil with suggested hostels for every destination. There's info on vaccinations, yellow fever, visa and entry requirements and money plus suggested daily budgets for each country. You can also draw inspiration from South America's cultural highlights and best festivals and we also list the best party destinations, where to learn traditional South American dances and the best cities for football. In the final chapter we answer some FAQ's from first-time travellers in the continent. Please note that this version was updated for 2019-2020. While international travel is currently very difficult due to the pandemic, this book should still be a useful introductory guide for anyone hoping to travel in South America in 2021 or at some point in the future once things improve.