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Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

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Covers Lima, Arequipa, Canyon Country, Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, the Highlands, Huaraz, the Cordilleras, Amazon Basin

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This Peru guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Peru travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards.

This Peru guidebook covers: Lima; Trujillo; Cusco; the Sacred Valley; the Peruvian Amazon; Tarma and the Central Sierra; Arequipa and Lake Titicaca; Nazca; Huarez and the cordilleras; the south and Ancash coasts.

Inside this Peru travel book, you'll find:

• A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks


• Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip


• Practical information - how to get to Peru, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more


• Author picks and things not to miss in Peru - Hiking to Machu Picchu, Lares Valley, Marcahuasi, Lagunas de Llanganuco, Kuélap, Cañón del Colca, Cusco, Cordillera Blanca, Arequipa, Surfing in Máncora


• Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots


• When to go to Peru - high season, low season, climate information and festivals


• Where to go - a clear introduction to Peru with key places and a handy overview


• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs


• Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels


• Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges


• Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife


• Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity


• Essential Spanish, Quechua dictionary and glossary of local terms


• Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Peru


• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Peru, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

From the world-famous Machu Picchu Incan ruins high in the Andes Mountains, to Lake Titicaca in southern Peru, to the Iquitos area of Amazonian northeastern Peru, travellers want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans and parrots, monkeys and anteaters, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Peru's magnificent animal and plant life. - Identification and location information on Peru's most frequently seen animals. - Full-color illustrations of more than 500 of Peru's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. - Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the animals. - Information on Peru's habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter. - Brief descriptions of Peru's most frequently visited parks and reserves. - Information on ecotourism in general and on conservation in Peru. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated - you will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey.

For those who dream of exploring the magnificent Pacific coast, contemplating the infinite beauty of the Andes and immersing themselves in the boundless Amazonian jungle--Peru awaits. This South American gem offers an enviable wealth of different landscapes and climates--and more than 5,000 archaeological sites hidden in the heart of its forests, mountains, and deserts. The country's natural bounty is unique and extreme, from the arid deserts on the Pacific coast to the highest navigable lake on the planet to the imposing tropical mountain ranges. Of course, no visit to Peru is complete without a stop at Machu Picchu, and this guide does not disappoint with an itinerary just for visiting this ancient wonder. But beyond those historic walls, expert National Geographic writers provide thousands of other suggestions to immerse yourself in the colonial streets of Lima, taste the regional food, and explore Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire at 11,155 (3,400 m) above sea level. In this richly illustrated guide, find excursions to rarely-visited sites including the red sand beaches of Paracas Reserve--the first UNESCO protected natural area--and insider tips on popular destinations such as Lake Titicaca and its floating villages. Plus, follow our guides through the Peruvian Amazon--the best kept secret of South America and the last virgin forests on Earth. Comprehensive, practical, and inspiring, this is the ultimate guide to well-known and hidden Peru.

Mystical, timeless, and full of adventure: embark on the trip of a lifetime to the jewel of Peru with Moon Machu Picchu. Inside you'll find:

• Strategic trekking guides, including two to four days on the Inca Trail, five days on the Salcantay, and an Inca Jungle Trail itinerary, plus focused coverage of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Lima
• Unique experiences beyond the beaten path: Explore seldom-seen ruins like the Ollantaytambo Temple and visit remote Quechua-speaking villages. Go horseback riding on a caballo de paso in the Sacred Valley, mountain biking to the hilltop fortress of Sacsayhuam n, or set up camp on the riverbank after a day of rafting on the R o Apur mac. Sample coca tea and authentic local delicacies, or shop for handmade Peruvian weavings, pottery, and jewelry
• Essential planning information on agencies, tour guides, and porters, food and accommodations, packing suggestions, finding the best airfares, and getting around by bus, train, taxi, car, or motorcycle rental
• How to visit Machu Picchu respectfully, with tips from Lima local Ryan Dub on and helping the local economy, minimizing your impact, and avoiding over-tourism
• A guide to hazards, precautions, and gear, including how to avoid altitude sickness
• Full-color photos and easy-to-use maps throughout, plus a convenient foldout map
• Thorough background information on the landscape, wildlife, plants, culture, history, and local customs
• Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, visa information, volunteer and study opportunities, and tips for seniors, families, visitors with disabilities, women traveling alone, and LGBTQ+ travelers

With Moon Machu Picchu's practical advice and insider know-how, you can forge your own path.
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This Insight Guide is a lavishly illustrated inspirational travel guide to Peru and a beautiful souvenir of your trip. Perfect for travellers looking for a deeper dive into the destination's history and culture, it's ideal to inspire and help you plan your travels. With its great selection of places to see and colourful magazine-style layout, this Peru guidebook is just the tool you need to accompany you before or during your trip. Whether it's deciding when to go, choosing what to see or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Machu Picchu, Cordillera Blanca, it will answer all the questions you might have along the way. It will also help guide you when you'll be exploring Cusco or discovering Colca Canyon on the ground. Our Peru travel guide was fully-updated post-COVID-19.

The Insight Guide PERU covers: Lima, North Coast, Northern Sierra, Callejón de Huaylas, Central Sierra, Northern Amazon, Manu to Maldonado, South Coast, Arequipa, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca.

In this guide book to Peru you will find:

IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES
Created to explore the culture and the history of Peru to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics.

BEST OF
The top attractions and Editor's Choice featured in this Peru guide book highlight the most special places to visit.

TIPS AND FACTS
Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to Peru as well as an introduction to Peru's food and drink, and fun destination-specific features.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION
A-Z of useful advice on everything from when to go to Peru, how to get there and how to get around, as well as Peru's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more.

COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS
Every part of Peru, from North Coast to Lake Titicaca has its own colour assigned for easy navigation of this Peru travel guide.

CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS
Geographically organised text, cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Abu Lima, Trujillo and many other locations in Peru.

STRIKING PICTURES
This guide book to Peru features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Plaza Mayor and the spectacular Llaca Valley.

FREE EBOOK
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On the altiplano of Bolivia near Lake Titicaca lie the brooding ruins of Puma Punku and Tiwanaku. Though academics insist that both were the work of the bronze age Tiwanaku, there are clear indications that the original builders used very advanced high technologies in their construction.There is also a lot of evidence that Puma Punku was buried by an ancient cataclysmic tsunami that came from Lake Titicaca and that Tiwanaku was also damaged by this event. Explore the fact that Puma Punku and Tiwanaku may be more than 12,000 years old.

Peru and Bolivia have become very popular tourist destinations because, mainly, of the amazing stone remains left behind by cultures such as the Inca. Machu Picchu is the number one popular site for travelers to South America, yet how many of these visitors realize that many of the famous, and less known megalithic sites are much older than cultures such as the Inca and thus were not made by them In this book, Brien Foerster shows you that places such as Cusco, Puma Punku, Tiwanaku and even Machu Picchu were initially constructed thousands of years before the Inca or other famous people existed. Mounting scientific evidence shows that prior to the end of the Ice Age, 12,000 years ago, very advanced cultures existed in Peru and Bolivia, and had advanced high technology. They shaped stone in ways that we can not...

This revised edition of the Machu Picchu Guidebook includes newly discovered sites. New photos and maps with full-color illustrations of real life scences from National Geographic Magazine. The best all-around guide for all who've been or are going to Machu Picchu. . . . Absolutely indispensible. - Don Montague

Insight Guide to South America is a pictorial travel guide in a magazine style providing answers to the key questions before or during your trip: deciding when to go to South America, choosing what to see, from exploring Rio de Janeiro to discovering the Lake District or creating a travel plan to cover key places like Iguazú Falls, Lake Titicaca. Fully-updated post-COVID-19, this is an ideal travel guide for travellers seeking inspiration, in-depth cultural and historical information about South America as well as a great selection of places to see during your trip.

The Insight Guide South America covers: The North Coast, The Andean Highlands, The Tropical Giant, The Southern Cone.

In this travel guide you will find:

IN-DEPTH CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL FEATURES
Created to explore the culture and the history of South America to get a greater understanding of its modern-day life, people and politics.

BEST OF
The top attractions and Editor's Choice highlighting the most special places to visit around South America.

CURATED PLACES, HIGH-QUALITY MAPS
Geographically organised text cross-referenced against full-colour, high-quality travel maps for quick orientation in Peru, Buenos Aires and many more locations in South America.

COLOUR-CODED CHAPTERS
Every part of South America, from Colombia to Argentina has its own colour assigned for easy navigation.

TIPS AND FACTS
Up-to-date historical timeline and in-depth cultural background to South America as well as an introduction to South America's food and drink and fun destination-specific features.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION
A-Z of useful advice on everything from when to go to South America, how to get there and how to get around, as well as South America's climate, advice on tipping, etiquette and more.

STRIKING PICTURES
Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Angel Falls and the spectacular Old Quito.

FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of a printed book to access all the content from your phone or tablet, for on-the-road exploration.

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A Brief History of Peru

Geography and Climate of Peru

The Peruvian Way of Life

Getting To and Around Peru

Explore Lima and Central Peru

Discover Cusco and the Highlands

Tour the Amazon

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Where to Shop

When to Celebrate

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Don't just see the sights--get to know the people.

Peru's distinctive Spanish and indigenous cultures that first encountered each other five hundred years ago have progressively integrated. However, the ongoing process of mixing raises questions about the nature of Peruvian identity, and Peruvian society remains economically and culturally divided.

Culture Smart! Peru introduces you to the changing realities of modern Peru. It describes contemporary values and attitudes, key customs and traditions, and reveals what people are like at home, in business, and in their social lives. Peruvians are outgoing, sociable, and laid-back; get to know them, and they will respond with warmth and generosity.

Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Bolivia and especially Peru have ancient stone megalithic sites that academics can either not explain, or simply ignore. It is clear that very advanced forms of lost ancient high technology was used to shape these structures, and that famous cultures such as the Inca found them in a state of disrepair and simply inherited them. Read this book to see the obvious evidence.

Whether you want to chow down on deliciously fresh ceviche in Lima, descend into the wildlife-filled Amazon, or take the trail to Machu Picchu, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Peru has to offer.

With its scorched coastal deserts, steamy jungles and snow-capped mountains, Peru is blessed with beautiful scenery. These spectacular landscapes are an adventurer's playground, too, offering everything from hiking to biking and more. Beyond this lie ancient Inca cities, charming old-world towns and some of the most mouthwatering food in all of South America.

Our updated 2022 travel guide brings Peru to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. DK Eyewitness Peru is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.

Inside DK Eyewitness Peru you will find:

- A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Peru's must-sees and hidden gems
- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day
- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money
- Color-coded chapters to every part of Peru, from Cusco to the Central Sierra, Cordillera Blanca to the Amazon Basin
- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay
- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently
- Covers: Central Lima, Miraflores and San Isidro, Barranco, Beyond the Center, The Southern Coast, Arequipa, Canyons and Lake Titicaca, Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Central Sierra, Cordillera Blanca, The Northern Desert, The Northern Highlands, The Amazon Basin

About DK Eyewitness:

At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Peru.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting one of the most bird-rich areas in the world at Manu National Park, to climbing Peru's tallest sand dune Cerro Blanco, and feasting on unadulterated Amazonian grub like worms and fried ants in Iquitos.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Peru travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Peru and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Peru culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps
• Covers: Lima; South Coast; Arequipa and Canyon Country; Lake Titicaca; Cuzco and The Sacred Valley; Central Highlands; North Coast; Huaraz and The Cordilleras; Northern Highlands; Amazon Basin

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Peru.

This book is an introduction to Inca history. I wrote it as a guide for travelers to Peru, and for other people interested in learning about the Inca, and the conquest by the Spanish. It is concise and to the point, with many maps and photos.

Of the megalithic ruins of the world, one that still stupefies visitors to South America, researchers and laymen alike, is the complex of Tiwanaku, also called Tiahuanaco in Bolivia. The most mysterious part of this archaeological site for many is Puma Punku, a cluster of shattered hard stone building block components that lie undisturbed in the high altitude grasslands near Lake Titicaca. The strangest thing about Puma Punku is that the stone cutting technology found there is not present at other locations in Bolivia, Peru, or in fact the world This book looks at solving the riddles of who made Tiwanaku and Puma Punku, when, and how.

This book is an introduction to Inca history. I wrote it as a guide for travelers to Peru, and for other people interested in learning about the Inca, and the conquest by the Spanish. It is concise and to the point, with many maps and photos. How was it possible for about 100 Spanish soldiers of fortune to be able to take down such a vast civilization? You will find out here.

The lines of Nazca, as well as the animal and plant geoglyphs located on the vast flat expanse in southern Peru south of Lima have perplexed researchers since their rediscovery in the early 20th century. The theories as to what they represent vary from landing strips made for or by extraterrestrials to maps charting the movement of underground water. This book, by Peruvian resident and author Brien Foerster, who has lived in the Nazca area and is an expert on pre-Colombian Peru sets to solve the mystery once and for all. Using logic, archaeology, anthropology and Native oral traditions, he sets the stage for who made the Nazca features, when and why.

Most visitors to Peru visit Cusco and Machu Picchu, but how many know that they can travel around the area without the need for a tour guide, or the ability to speak Spanish? This book gives many helpful tips on how to plan your trip, what to take with you, and how to travel by yourself with ease. Also, insights into the true age of the most mysterious structures in Cusco and Machu Picchu are revealed; they predate the Inca by thousands of years You will be guided virtually through all of the famous, and some lesser known sites, and will learn things that most Cusco tour guides know nothing about