Books by Ben Box

Patagonia Footprint Handbook

by Chris Wallace, Ben Box

Patagonia is a pioneering land of vast horizons and limitless possibilities. Footprint's Patagonia Handbook will guide you from emerald waters and picturesque chalets, through estancias on the Argentine steppe, down to iceberg-strewn lakes and the granite spires of Torres del Paine.

* Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including glacier trekking, white-water rafting, wildlife spotting, boat trips and trekking

* Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from ancient cave art to thermal pools

* Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscape

* Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budge

* Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers and help them find the best experiences

From whale-watching at Peninsula Valdes to the creaking glacial ice of Perito Moreno, Footprint's fully updated 5th edition will help you navigate this frontier destination.

Ecuador & Galapagos Handbook (Footprint Handbooks)

by Ben Box, Sarah Cameron University of Maryland College Park

Ecuador is compact by South American standards, yet it boasts extraordinary diversity. Footprint’s Ecuador & Galápagos Handbook will guide you from the lush Amazon jungle canopy to the beautiful Pacific beaches, with smoking snow-capped volcanoes in between.

- Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from remote towns with traditional fiestas to mountaineering and paragliding
- Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture & landscape, as well as a full-color Galápagos wildlife feature
- Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget
- Full-color planning section to inspire and help you find the best experiences
- Personal recommendations from the authors on everything from hiking and birdwatching, to the best colonial sights and local crafts

From exploring the colonial districts of Quito to indulging your senses at an authentic market, Footprint’s fully updated 9th edition will help you navigate this inspirational destination.