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South America

The second in the series of guides contains information detailing the rich and mainly unspoilt Amazon Rainforest to the north as well as the loud and spectacular Rio de Janerio Carnival in the south. Simon talks of South America's rich culture built upon years of fascinating history and how its remnants have become a national treasure.

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Colombia With Carlos, the head-warden of the La Paya National Park in southern Colombia. He warned me that there were snakes on the ground, piranha in the water, crocs on the river-banks, armed guerrillas in the rainforest and drug factories hidden around the park.