As usual, the best place to start is Lonely Planet.
Trekking in the Central Andes is brilliant, but has not been updated since 2003.
Lonely Planet Patagonian Andes has been updated:
This vast, varied region is home to some of the world’s great treks, with trails that take you through pristine forests to the rims of glaciers, under granite monoliths and over rickety suspension bridges, well beyond the crowds. Our expert author has chosen the best of Patagonia’s trekking, from the luxuriant rainforests of the Lakes District to the spectacular wildernesses of Tierra del Fuego.
Trekking in the Patagonian Andes (updated November, 2009)
Val Pitkethly’s book was updated, as well, September, 2008.
26 treks and 18 climbing peaks in the Andes, with coverage of the range from Venezuela in the north to Patagonia in the south. The treks included will introduce you to all aspects of the Andes, from the simmering volcanoes of Chile and Argentina to the high altitude Inca cities of Peru. Ranging between four days and two weeks, there is something for everyone.
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