Peru Books and Travel Guides


Lonely Planet Peru
A great resource from the Lonely Planet series of guide books and travel guides
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Insight Guides Peru
Pictures, facts, and info for your trip to Peru.
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Footprint Handbook Peru
Associate editor of The South American Handbook, Alan Murphy is a teacher who has lived and worked in South America. This travel guide features archaeological sites such as Machu Picchu and Cotahuasi Canyon, along with centers such as Ayacucho and Cuzco. 65 maps.
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The Rough Guide to Peru
After years of study and travel in the region, Rough Guides author Dilwyn Jenkins shares his hard-won insights on all aspects of this exciting country. From trekking the Andes to exploring Machu Picchu and visiting Lima safely, the Rough Guide is packed with Jenkins' tried and true recommendations on hotels, tour operators, restaurants, nightclubs and more. The Rough Guide also features unmatched cultural commentary - including recipes for tasty ceviche (spicy marinated fish) and the lowdown on musical traditions (Andean folk, chica and other styles), Indian issues and President Fujimori's controversial rule. 56 maps.
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Peru and Bolivia : Backpacking and Trekking
Peru and Bolivia provide some of the world's most rewarding long-distance treks, set against the backdrop of the mighty Andes and the ancient Inca empire. This seventh edition of the guide that launched Bradt Publications has been fully updated with the inclusion of several new walks and treks. From the towering peaks of the Cordilleras to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, each walk is described in inspirational detail against a background of cultural and historical information that will add immeasurably to your enjoyment. Whatever else you may leave behind, don't go without this indispensable guide!
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The Hidden Amazon : The Greatest Voyage in Natural History
The Peruvian Amazon is a very accessible and yet relatively unspoiled tropical rain forest. It has been a privilege to be able to visit it and write a book about it. I have written four books previously, but I consider this my best.--From the author
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