Peru in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Puru in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ...

Peru in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Peru & Ecuador at 1:2, 500, 000 from Nelles Verlag, with a smaller size sheet offering a convenient format for use when travelling. Included are several street plans of main cities, plus enlargements of popular areas of Peru. The map is double-sided, showing Ecuador with the northern & the Amazonian part of Peru on one side; on the reverse is central & southern Peru plus the adjoining parts of Bolivia with La Paz & Cordillera Real. Vivid relief shading, numerous spot heights & names of mountain ranges present the topography. National parks & other protected area are marked. Road network distinguishes between highways in good & poor condition &

Includes:: partially paved roads & cart tracks, with distances shown on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included, & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Numerous places of interest are prominently marked. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 2° intervals. The map has no index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English. Street plans highlighting main places of interest, selected accommodation, etc, cover central areas of Quito (with an enlargement for the Old Town), Guayaquil, Cuenca & Otavalo in Ecuador. For Peru the map provides street plans of central Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Ayacucho & Trujillo, enlargements showing the Cusco
- Machu Picchu area, the Inca Trail, the Cashapampa
- Llanganuco & the Olleros
- Chavín treks in Cordillera Blanca, plus the Cordillera Huyahuash circuit. Also provided is a map of the Nasca Lines.






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Peru was once the center of an extensive South American empire ruled by the Inca. Rich archaeological sites dating to the time of the Inca draw tourists & scientists alike to the region. Features of the series include: main chapters that focus on geography, people & culture, history, government & economy, & nature; ' At a Glance' double spreads to present a maximum amount of information in a minimal amount of space, utilizing charts, tables, time lines, & other highly visual elements; &, full-page maps that highlight physical features, vegetation & ecosystems, history, population, & political organization. As a bonus, every photograph within each chapter is tied to a location on the main map for that chapter. Smaller maps zoom in on special topics, such as migration, rainfall, changing borders, resources, industry, & other important themes. This book
Includes:: special feature sidebars that introduce intriguing people, places, & events; a glossary to aid in comprehension of unfamiliar terms; &, an extensive bibliography that lists books, National Geographic articles, & Web sites.
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Marco Polo Pocket Guide Peru & Bolivia: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips. Explore Peru & Bolivia with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place in these extraordinary South American countries. Let Marco Polo show you all these fascinating countries have to offer... From the jungle & exotic wildlife of the Amazon to La Paz, the highest city in the world, Marco Polo Peru & Bolivia will help you discover the many highlights of this fascinating part of South America including the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu & the vast expanses of Lake Titicaca. Your Marco Polo Peru & Bolivia Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little known secrets that offer a real insight into Peru & Bolivia. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Peru & Bolivia experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all of the top sights are organised by region so you can easily plan your time. Discovery Tours
- specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Peru & Bolivia. See ancient ruins, breath-taking scenery & colourful market towns with our inspirational itineraries. Peru & Bolivia in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Peru & Bolivia

Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the countries to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Road Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed road atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful Latin American phrases
- the essential words & phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Peru & Bolivia to show you around these fascinating countries. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Peru & Bolivia have to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.











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Peru & Ecuador at 1:2, 500, 000 from Nelles Verlag, with a smaller size sheet offering a convenient format for use when travelling. Included are several street plans of main cities, plus enlargements of popular areas of Peru. The map is double-sided, showing Ecuador with the northern & the Amazonian part of Peru on one side, with on the reverse central & southern Peru plus the adjoining parts of Bolivia with La Paz & Cordillera Real. Vivid relief shading, numerous spot heights & names of mountain ranges present the topography. National parks & other protected area are marked. Road network distinguishes between highways in good & poor condition &

Includes:: partially paved roads & cart tracks, with distances shown on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included, & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Numerous places of interest are prominently marked. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 2

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Laminated, waterproof tourist map of Peru with street plans of Lima, Cuzco, Arequipa, Ayacucho & Trujillo, plus plans of the main archaeological sites. The map is double-sided, dividing the main part of the country north/south at 1:1, 750, 000, with the Amazon region shown at 1:2, 500, 000. Bold hill-shading indicates the relief, with selected peak altitudes marked. Various mountain ranges & geographical regions are named, & national parks & nature reserves are indicated. Road detail distinguishes paved & unpaved roads,

Includes:: selected tracks & shows intermediate distances on many roads. Symbols denote local airports, mountain passes, archaeological sites, museums, caves, waterfalls, lighthouses, & other sites of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are at 1° intervals. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. An enlargement at 1:150, 000 covers the area of greater Lima & Callao, showing access to the international airport & highlighting beaches & places of interest. The city centre is shown on a detailed street plan at 1:18, 000, with selected hotels, main sights, etc. Two maps of Cuzco provide similar information: a more general plan 1:50, 000 plus the city centre at 1:12, 000. There are also street plans of Arequipa, Ayacucho & Trujillo. All the maps & plans are indexed for localities/streets, places of interest, etc. Also included are site plans of Machu Picchu, Chan Chan & Sacsayhuamán, a small map Peru showing administrative divisions & time zones with the neighbouring countries, & information on the country’s climate.



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Peru on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant overview map from the Buenos Aires based de Dios designed to highlight the country’s 100 best places of interest, historic sites, attractions, etc, all with descriptions. On one side is a basic road map of Peru with colouring indicating its national parks. The map is annotated with 100 colour markers cross-referenced to the information panels on the reverse. Also highlighted are numerous other places of interest. The map is indexed & is accompanied by street plans of central Lima & Cusco, a plan of the ruins at Machu Picchu, plus a map of the Inca Trail. On the reverse are brief descriptions of Peru’s 100 best sites, many accompanied by colour photos. Also provided is a calendar of main events. All the text is in English. ...

Peru in the Discover series from Lonely Planet; covering a range of countries worldwide & practically designed to allow travellers to find the most iconic sites & attractions at a glance. Uniquely designed, each title in the series

Includes:: a series of lists of the best things to do & see, with highlights, thematic

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