Peru in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

Peru in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...

Former residents of Peru, husband & wife team Ross Wehner & Renee Del Gaudio offer an insider's view of Peru from exploring the churches & artisan neighbourhoods of Cusco to avoiding the crowds at Machu Picchu & picnicking on the wilderness beach of Reserva Nacional Paracas. Ross & Renee include unique trip ideas like Getting off the Gringo Trail, Archaeological Treasures, & 10 Days in Peru. Packed with information on dining, transportation, & accommodations, Moon Peru has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook

Includes:: recommendations for must-see sights & many regional, area & city-centred maps. Complete with details on trekking the Inca Trail, exploring the Amazon, & surfing in Lima, Moon Peru gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal & memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, & an essential dose of humour, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

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Whether you want to experience the wild nightlife of Lima or the exotic wildlife of the jungles of Manu & Tambopata, surf at one of the world's top breaks or discover lost Inca cities high in the Andes, or simply get off the Gringo Trail, Footprint's seventh edition of the highly acclaimed Peru Handbook will show you how. This guide provides unparalleled coverage on the country's ruins, fiestas, hotels & restaurants & other attractions that will take the more adventurous traveller off the beaten track. Discover the vast array of wildlife with extensive coverage of the jungles of Manu & Tambopata. The author Ben Box has travelled in Peru for over 20 years & knows the region intimately. This guide provides suggestions of activities for the adventurous traveller, from whitewater rafting to mountain climbing in the Cordillera Blanca. It offers tips & advice on how to escape the crowds & take alternative treks to Machu Picchu. An in-depth background section tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the Incas. It

Includes:: a full-colour planning section to inspire travellers & provide practical advice to help find the best experiences.

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Peru in the Bradt’s new Highlights series exploring the country’s most popular places, routes & itineraries as selected by some of the world’s leading travel writers & tour operators. The guide

Includes:: Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon, Lima, Cusco, Arequipa & more. The guide is designed to present readers with the destination’s main highlights & must-see attractions to help travellers select the best route for an organised tour or plan an independent trip. It provides practical & useful guidance on making the most of their visit & colour photographs features throughout. Individual guides in this series have extensive introductory chapters on the local history, people & culture; the geography of the region & its natural landscape, including wildlife. Chapters dealing with practicalities include Planning a Trip & life On the Ground, providing comprehensive information on when & where to go, getting there, red tape, health & safety, cultural etiquette etc. The ‘ Highlights’ part of the guide focuses on the attractions, sites or experiences that are unique to the region or country. Detailed advice & recommendations from Brandt’s expert authors with a focus on things to see & do are provided, as well as concise listings on accommodation & eating out options.A couple of pages are dedicated to essential vocabulary & a list of recommended reading.

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Inca ruins, Amazon jungle & fascinating tribal customs make Peru a top destination for travellers interested in landscape & culture, as well adventure sports enthusiasts. This new edition of Insight Guide Peru is a comprehensive, full-colour travel guide packed with inspiration & information. From national parks & natural wonders to unique cultural experiences, the Best of Peru has it covered. Lively features on Peru`s history & culture provide an in-depth introduction to what makes the country unique, while stunning photography captures its people, landscape & wildlife. Detailed full-colour maps help you get around, while the travel tips section is packed with useful information on transport, climate, festivals & outdoor activities, & provides answers to such questions as when to go, where to stay & what to budget for your trip. ...

With its astounding natural diversity, eclectic blend of cultures & outdoor activities of all kinds, Peru is endlessly surprising. Be inspired to visit this enthralling country with our updated edition of Insight Guides Peru.- Over 345 pages of insider knowledge from local experts- In-depth on history & culture, from the Incas to life in the Andes, Peruvian crafts & wildlife
- Enjoy special features on the Amazon by riverboat, jungle lodges & pottery, to name a few-

Includes:: innovative extras that are unique in the market
- all Insight Guides to countries & regions come with a free e Book & app that`s regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop & local event listings- Invaluable maps, travel tips & practical information ensure effortless planning
- Inspirational colour photography throughout- Inventive design makes for an engaging reading experience




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Peru in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary based trips in a handy pocket format. Each guide has an historical & cultural introduction, profiling the growth of the region or city. There is also a large selection of localised & pedestrian friendly tour itineraries designed to take in the major sites, as well as a chapter on excursions to other destinations within easy reach. Further sections detail leisure activities including shopping, eating out, nightlife, festivals & local events with accompanying addresses & contact details where relevant. There is also practical guidance on transport, local services, language & accommodation. Each guide also has a large selection of colour photographs & a pull-out pocket map giving an overview of the region. ...

Peru at 1:1, 500, 000 on a double-sided, waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed map from ITMB, with large, clear street plans of central Lima & Cusco, highlighting accommodation, places of interest & various facilities. The map divides the country north/south, Approx. along the line between the Cordillera Blanca & Cordillera Huyahuash, with very little overlap between the two sides. Topography is very effectively presented by altitude colouring, with spot heights & additional graphics for swamps & marshl&, glaciers & volcanos. The map shows the country’s road network distinguishing between all-weather & seasonable roads & indicates driving distances on main routes. Railway lines, including the popular routes linking Cusco with Puno & Arequipa, are very clearly shown. The map also shows local airports & airstrips, as well as internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. National parks are highlighted & symbols indicate various other places of interest, including the country archaeological sites. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1°. Each side has a separate index of localities. Also included are very clear street plans of central Lima & Cusco highlighting selected accommodation, supermarkets, various institutions & places of interest, etc. ...

Indexed physical road map, with street plans. The country is displayed in its entirety on one side, with hill-shading effectively showing the general relief & selected peak heights. Road detail

Includes:: unpaved roads & dirt roads, & shows intermediate driving distances on main routes. Administrative department boundaries are marked, also national parks & reserves
- although these are not particularly obvious. Symbols classify settlements according to population size. Other symbols denote airports, ports, high passes, thermal springs, archaeological sites, mines & other sites of interest to tourists. Latitude & longitude lines are at 1


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