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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Peru Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

Peru Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

Double-sided road map of Peru at 1:1, 000, 000 from Freytag & Berndt, with bold relief shading showing its mountainous topography, icons prominently highlighting various places of interest, & an index conveniently places in a booklet attached to the map cover. The map divides the country north/south; the region south of Arequipa is on an inset. Vivid relief shading presents the topography, with spot heights & names of various mountain ranges, peaks, etc, plus graphics for swamps, salt marshes, deserts, etc. National park & protected areas are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected local roads & cart tracks, shows driving distances on main & many secondary routes, & indicates locations with filling stations. The map also highlights the tourist route along the country’s coast. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked, as well as the country’s internal provincial borders & oil pipelines. Icons prominently indicate locations of numerous places of interest. Latitude & longitude are marked at 1º intervals. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English.



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Peru in the Berlitz Handbook series; comprising a range of guides providing comprehensive information on a range of international countries. Each guide is arranged by region, with individual sections on notable cities & towns in the area, in addition to ...

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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Covering the geography, history, economy, sociology & culture in clear well researched chapters, this informative book also descibes must see landmarks & historical sites as well as the author`s expert tips on how to get the most out of a brief visit. ...