Peru at 1:2, 200, 000 on an indexed road map from the locally based Editorial Lima 2000 with 11 street plans, including metropolitan & central Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Huaraz, Iquitos, Cajamarca, Trujillo, etc. On one side is a road map of the whole country, extending north to include Quito & east over Lake Titicaca to La Paz. Relief shading & colouring very effectively presents the country’s topography, with names of main mountain ranges & peaks. The map also shows boundaries of protected areas. Road network indicates paved & unpaved roads &

Includes:: dirt tracks, with driving distances shown on all routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Also shown are internal administrative divisions into departments. Small symbols mark archaeological sites. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals. The index, on the reverse side,

Includes:: lists of principal points of interest, plus rivers & lakes. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse is a large street plan of metropolitan Lima, plus 11 panels with city centre street plans of Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Ica, Iquitos, Huancayo, Huaraz, Piura, Chiclayo, Trujillo & Cajamarca. The plans highlight main traffic arteries & principal buildings. Also provided is a distance table.





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Small, double-sided road map dividing the country north/south. The detail is the same as that on the 1:2, 200, 000 map by this publisher, here reproduced at a slightly larger scale. Hill-shading effectively shows the general relief & selected peak heights are marked. 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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Small, double-sided road map dividing the country north/south. The detail is the same as that on the 1:2, 200, 000 map by this publisher, here reproduced at a slightly larger scale. Hill-shading effectively shows the general relief & selected peak heights are marked. 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° intervals. The legend is in Spanish & English.


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Peru at 1:1, 500, 000 on a large, indexed, double-sided map from Michelin with very clear presentation of the country’s topography, detailed grading of the road network, places of interest, plus a street plan of central Lima. The map divides the country north/south with a good overlap between the two sides. Coverage of the southern side

Includes:: Cordillera Blanca, so all the country’s most visited regions are presented on one side of the map. The northern side extends north to Quito. Vivid relief shading presents the topography, with plenty of names of mountain ranges & main peaks. National parks & other protected areas are marked. Road network indicates all-weather surfaces or unsurfaced routes & unsurfaced roads suitable only for 4WD vehicles. Driving distances are marked on many secondary routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Places of interest are clearly highlighted, with special symbols for Inca ruins & UNESCO World Heritage sites. The map also shows pipelines as well the internal administrative borders with names of the departments. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1º. Map legend

Includes:: English. The map is indexed &

Includes:: a street plan of central Lima highlighting the city’s main sights, a distance table, plus basic driving regulations.





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The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which

Includes:: Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases,

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Peru in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions & countries worldwide & using the expertise & tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of travel experience & is researched by authors familiar with the area. Whilst the content is influenced by an American editorial style, individual titles are still accessible to a non-American audience, with a combination of practical guidance & detailed information included in each guide. The series also relies upon the extensive image libraries of National Geographic to present a rich visual image of each destination. Individual National Geographic Traveler titles are organised uniformly, allowing readers to access information quickly & easily. Introductory sections provide information on Charting your Trip, with details of getting there & around & a History & Culture chapter profiling history, food & drink, land & landscape, flora & fauna & arts & literature. Chapter are arranged geographically by region, with notable cities & areas principally describing the main sites & attractions, with further information on directions, history & practicalities. There are also a number of individual features & insider tips throughout each guide covering subjects such as walking tours, local culture, driving tours, recommended local experiences & in-depth thematic short histories of the culture & histories of individual regions. A Travelwise section at the back of each guide provides essential practical information on when to go, what to take, further reading, getting there & around, local etiquette, media, holidays, money matters, religion, smoking, time differences, opening times, travellers with disabilities & accommodation. Restaurants & hotels are listed with brief descriptions & information on prices, location, contact details & facilities for the relevant regional chapters in the guide. ...

Linked by the sinuous spine of the Andes, Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador are born of a synthesis of ancient America & medieval Europe. Footprint`s Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador Handbook will guide you from the unforgettably unique Galapagos Islands, through the awe-inspiring citadel of Machu Picchu, to the shimmering turquoise waters of Lake Titicaca. Great coverage of the top activities & sights in the region, including the colonial treasures of Quito; spectacular costumed festivals; sacred pyramids & temples; the incredible salt flats of Salar de Uyunia Loaded with information & suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from where to find the best artesania to seeking jaguars in the rainforest.
Includes: comprehensive information on everything from transport & racticalities to history, culture & landscape Plus all the usual accommodation, eating & drinking listings for every budget Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers & help them find the best experiences From the mysterious Nazca lines to bustling indigenous markets, Footprint`s fully updated 5th edition will help you navigate this breathtaking destination.
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Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador 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 ...

Tracing the range of the Andes
- the geographical & cultural spine of South America
- Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador are born of a

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