Peru in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

From the awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu to the bustling metropolis of Cuzco--the country's capital--from dense subequatorial rainforests to the snowy peaks of the Andes Mountains, this volume transports readers to a land with a tumultuous history & deeply rooted spiritual legacy. Armchair travelers explore ancient archaeological sites deep in the jungle, travel on the highest railway line in the world, & admire the meticulous construction of mysterious cities built of stone. With its accessible text & vibrant photographs, this book provides an excellent introduction to the fascinating country of Peru.

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Peru at 1:1, 500, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Coverage extends north to Quito. The country ...

Writing from New York in March 1949, Robert Frank sent home to his mother in Switzerland a birthday gift of a book maquette of a series of photographs he had made during a visit to Peru. Frank made an identical book for himself & one of each of these two dummies now resides in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, & National Gallery of Art, Washington. A few of these images are well-known in Franks oeuvre but previously the entire series had only ever been seen by a small number of people. This book presents for the first time the complete sequence of images, based on the original book Frank had conceived & realised under his direction. ” Peru” is a work of major historical significance in both the artists history & the history of photography. ...

Peru at 1:1, 500, 000 on an indexed double-sided map from Mapas Na Turismo with very clear presentation of the country’s topography through relief based on satellite imagery, subtle altitude colouring & plenty of stop heights. The map divides the country north/south across the Cordillera Blanca, with Huaraz shown on both sides. Coverage on the northern side extends well beyond Ambato in Ecuador to include at the map edge both Cotopaxi & Sincholagua. The southern half

Includes:: La Paz & Cordillera Real in Bolivia. Excellent use of relief shading & altitude colouring gives an almost 3-D presentation of the terrain. National parks & other protected areas are clearly marked. Additional graphics indicate swamps & salt pans. Road network

Includes:: seasonal tracks & indicates driving distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, hiking areas, locations for observing local fauna, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The map is indexed & its legend

Includes:: English.





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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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