Topographic survey of Peru at 1:100, 000 from the Instituto Geográfico Nacional in Lima, the country’s national survey organization. Contours are at 25m intervals, with colouring and/or graphics indicating different types of terrain & vegetation. Some of the maps may contain small blank spaces for areas yet to be surveyed. The maps have a 1km UTM grid & margin ticks for latitude & longitude at intervals of 1’. Publication dates vary; most maps were published in 1960s to 1990s, with some sheets revised more recently. Map legend is in Spanish only, except in the more recent editions which also include English. Our series grid shows in detail the three most popular trekking areas: Cordillera Blanca & Huayhuash, Cusco with Machu Picchu & Cordillera Vilcanota, plus the volcanoes around Arequipa. As each map in this series covers an area of 30 minutes of latitude by 30 minutes of longitude, the extent of exact coverage by other titles can be easily plotted on a suitable road or regional map of Peru.* For any other maps in this series not yet listed on our website, please contact us by e-mail.**IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING:** Sheets covering border areas (roughly within 30’ of the border) are restricted from sale to the general public. * Approx. 30 sheets of the total 500 are available only in a preliminary edition at around double the price"ed on our website.
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Excellent maps of the Cordillera Blanca & Cordillera Huayhuash, highlighting local hiking trails. The maps, produced by the Austrian Alpine Club & updated in mid-2000s, provide a very clear picture of the topography with contours at 50m intervals (25m in Cordillera Huayhuash), spot heights, relief shading, graphics to indicate rocks, scree & moraine & colouring for cultivated areas. Road network

Includes:: dirt tracks & footpaths. Trekking routes & camp sites are highlighted. The maps have a UTM grid & latitude/longitude margin ticks at 5’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English.



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This handy guidebook to hiking & mountainbiking in Peru`s Sacred Valley describes 40 routes, some previously unpublished, right across the Valley, visiting all the major Incan sites so far uncovered from Cusco, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Vilcabamba & in the remote region around spectacular Mt. Ausangate, 100km south east of Cusco. It also

Includes:: seven different ways to trek to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, including the famous Inca Trail. Most routes can be done on foot or by mountainbike & timings are given for each, as well as advice on whether it is preferable to undertake a particular route with a local guide or trekking agency, in the less well-known areas. The Andes are the second highest mountain range in the world, after the Himalaya, but they have the most spectacular range of altitude
- from 6000m down to just above sea level
- making for some thrilling MTB descents on ancient Incan roads. The area also has a spectacular collection of ancient Incan sites, with new sites yet to be uncovered, & is still farmed by the direct descendants of the Incas, often seen in their colourful traditional dress in the local villages.



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Peru’s administrative departments on maps published by the country’s national survey organization, Instituto Geográfico Nacional, showing their administrative subdivisions, topography, road & rail networks, etc. As all the titles are printed on the same size sheets, their scales vary considerably given greatly different sizes of the departments. The topography of each department is shown by bright altitude colouring with spot heights. Most maps also indicate cultivated areas. Railways & four different types of roads & dirt tracks are shown, as well as local airports & aerodromes. The maps also show subdivisions of the departments into provinces & districts, indicating administrative capital of each unit. Most sheets also include a panel with general information about the state (e.g. population distribution, climate, etc.). Each map shows one department only & no detail of any kind is given for the adjacent departments beyond their names. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals, making this series very useful for identifying correct map references for small settlements or geographical features on Peru’s 1:100, 000 topographic survey, where each map cover 30’ of latutide & longitude. Map legend is in Spanish only. Publication dates vary from mid-1980s to mid-1990s, with a handful of titles revised later. ...

The definitive cookbook on Peruvian cuisine by the country’s most famous & popular chef, Gastón Acurio. The definitive Peruvian cookbook, featuring 500 traditional home cooking recipes from the country’s most acclaimed & popular chef, Gastón Acurio. One of the world’s most innovative & flavorful cuisines, Peruvian food has been consistently heralded by chefs & media around the world as the ”next big thing.” Peruvian restaurants are opening across the United States, with 20 in San Francisco alone, including Limon & La Mar. Acurio guides cooks through the full range of Peru’s vibrant cuisine from popular classics like quinoa & ceviche, & lomo saltado to lesser known dishes like amaranth & aji amarillo. For the first time, audiences will be able to bring the flavors of one of the world’s most popular culinary destinations into their own kitchen. ...

Map No. 663, Perugia
- Assisi, from Kompass in a series of walking maps of selected areas of Italy at 1:50, 000, with hiking
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Perugia
- Assisi
- Città di Castello – Gubbio area in Umbria & the Marches on a double-sided, GPS compatible hiking & recreational

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Perugia Province at 1:150, 000 in a series of handy size provincial road maps from Litografia Artistica Cartografica (LAC) with more minor local roads & country tracks than can be found on most regional maps from other publishers. This title is published with the traditional style LAC cartography.LAC’s provincial series is gradually being changed to a new style of digitally derived cartography, so presentation of adjoining titles may vary. All the maps have hill shading to represent the general relief with spot heights for selected peaks, & show a few more local roads & rough tracks than the other road map series. Intermediate road distances are indicated. Regional, provincial & communal borders are marked, & railways, funiculars, airports, sea ferry links & campsites are shown. The legend is in Italian only. The new, digitally produced editions are indexed & have enhanced, more finely drawn cartography: the hill-shading is less bold, motorway service areas are marked, natural parks are highlighted & an expanded range of symbols indicates various landmarks & sites, e.g. antiquities, churches, etc. Two styles of the new cartography are produced, differing only in the colour of the predominant background shading: grey or yellow/green. Some of the new editions include geographical coordinates for the map corners. The index of localities is on the reverse. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Dominating hills define Umbria, the only landlocked region of Italy. From the buzzing, cosmopolitan piazzas of Perugia, to the spectacular & peaceful Assisi, Umbria is a heady mix of jazz, religion, history, art, hills & food. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating & entertainment to ensure that your trip

Includes:: the best of this truly unspoilt region of Italy. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to & around Perugia, Assisi & Southern Umbria. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep & play.

Includes:: information on tour operators & activities, from stunning basilicas to lively cafes. Detailed maps for Perugia, Assisi & Southern Umbria. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Perugia, Assisi & Southern Umbria provides concise & comprehensive coverage of one of Italy`s most fascinating regions. The content of the Footprint Focus Perugia, Assisi & Southern Umbria guide has been extracted from Footprint`s Umbria & Marche Full-Colour Guide.



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Peruvian Wildlife in the unique Wildlife Guide series by Bradt; focusing exclusively on the wildlife of selected regions & countries worldwide, exploring birds, mammals, insects, plants, habitats, geology, conservation, hikes & top bird-watching sites. Each title in the series is an ideal introduction to the wildlife of the destination & an ideal visitors’ souvenir. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. An introductory section gives a wildlife overview of the destination, human history, national parks & other protected areas & alien invasion. Further initial chapters cover The Land & habitats, with detailed information on geography & geology, the history of the l&, climate & weather, the coast, forests, lakes & rivers & alpine & sub-alpine climates. Individual animal groups – Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians & Freshwater Fish, Invertebrates & Plants & Fungi – have dedicated chapters, & detailed descriptions of the animals are accompanied by colour photographs, aiding identification. Inset boxes throughout the text also provide detailed examination of a particular species or notable feature about the indigenous wildlife. A Where to Go chapter at the end of each guide provides details of the destination’s national parks & protected areas, activities, wildlife hotspots & practical planning & travel information, including local transport & accommodation. ...