The 1:50, 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50, 000 topographic map sheets. ...

Double-sided, indexed general map of Peru, dividing the country north/south with a generous overlap. Vivid hill-shading shows the relief, with altitudes for passes & selected peaks marked, & highland regions named. The clear road detail distinguishes unsurfaced routes, & shows some tracks. Intermediate driving distances are marked on many routes. Railways have been omitted from the detail, but internal administrative boundaries & names are clearly marked, & major oil pipelines are drawn (nb. these are not identified as such in the legend). Many reserves & protected areas are shown, & symbols indicate airports, airfields, harbours, beaches, spas, archeological sites, lighthouses & selected places of interest. Latitude & longitude are marked at 1 ...

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 ...

Double sided, indexed road map on durable, waterproof paper, dividing the country into north & south sections. The map combines clear road & tourist detail with relief indicated by contours, altitude & bathymetric tinting, & peak heights. Salt pans, swamps & glaciers are indicated. Road detail distinguishes unsurfaced roads & selected tracks & also shows intermediate driving distances on main roads. Main railways, ferries, airports, airfields & harbours are indicated & a range of symbols depicts many features eg. various antiquities & places of interest, lighthouses, notable churches, viewpoints, thermal baths. National parks, reserves & regional boundaries & names are also marked. The index

Includes:: archaeological sites, parks & reserves as well as locations. Longitude & latitude lines are drawn at 1

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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 ...

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

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This title contains strong activities focus, including surfing off the North Coast & hiking in the Cordillera Blanc & Cordillera Huayhuash. It contains a special section on the Incan World. It

Includes:: insightful history & culture chapters. It provides excellent coverage of Machu Picchu & spectacular lesser known archaeological sites. It features an increased extent by 132 pages & 8 maps to cover more off-the-beaten track destinations. It also contains discerning hotel & restaurant reviews reflect the best choices available.

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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 ...