Synopses & Reviews
Inca ruins, Amazon jungle, and fascinating tribal customs make Peru a top destination for travelers interested in landscape and culture, as well adventure sports enthusiasts. This new edition of Insight Guide Peru is a comprehensive, full-color travel guide packed with inspiration and information. From national parks and natural wonders to unique cultural experiences, the Best of Peru has it covered. Lively features on Peru's history and culture provide an in-depth introduction to what makes the country unique, while stunning photography captures its people, landscape and wildlife. Detailed full-color maps help you get around, while the travel tips section is packed with useful information on transportation, climate, festivals, and outdoor activities, and provides answers to such questions as when to go, where to stay and what to budget for your trip
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Table of Contents
Introduction Best of Peru: Top Attractions Best of Peru: Editor's Choice Ancient and Modern Land of Extremes History Decisive Dates Lost Empires: Peru before the Incas The Incas The Conquest From Colony to Republic Democracy, Crises, and Resurgence Features A Changing Society Daily Life in the Andes Peoples of the Amazon How Crafts Have Adapted Music and Dance Fusion of Flavors Andean Adventures Wildlife of the Sierra Festivals and Fusion Buried Treasures Birds of the Amazon Colonial Art and Architecture Taquile Island Looking for the Past The "Covered Ones" Pottery Culture Running the Andes Oasis of Hope Witch Doctors and Wellness Huallaga, Valley of Coca Cordillera Huayhuash The Amazon by Riverboat Jungle Lodges Places Introduction Lima The North Coast Northern Sierra Callejon de Huaylas Central Sierra The Northern Amazon Manu to Maldonado The South Coast Arequipa Cusco The Sacred Valley Machu Picchu Lake Titicaca Travel Tips Transportation Accommodations Activities A-Z Language Further Reading