Lonely Planet Peru

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781786573827
• eBook ISBN: 9781788685467

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Peru is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Trek the ancient Inca trail, puzzle over the mystery of the Nazca lines, and wander the stone temples of Machu Picchu and indulge in local delicacies in Lima - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Peru and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Peru: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, food, drink, sport, politics Covers Lima, Amazon Basin, Huaras, Cordilleras, Central Highlands, Chan Chan, Cuzco & the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa, Canyon Country and more. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Peru is our most comprehensive guide to Peru, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Cuzco & the Sacred Valley

Cuzco

Around Cuzco

Saqsaywamán

Q’enqo

Pukapukara

Tambomachay

The Sacred Valley

Pisac

Pisac to Urubamba

Urubamba

Salineras de Maras

Chinchero

Moray & Maras

Ollantaytambo

Machu Picchu & the Inca Trail

Aguas Calientes

Machu Picchu

The Inca Trail

Cuzco to Puno

Andahuaylillas

Raqchi

Cuzco to the Jungle

Cuzco to Ivochote

Cuzco to Puerto Maldonado

Cuzco to the Central Highlands

Cuzco to Abancay

Cachora

Choquequirao

Abancay

Andean Cuisine

Cuzco & the Sacred Valley

Why Go?

For Incas, Cuzco was the belly button of the world. A visit to this city and its nearby ruins tumbles you back into the cosmic realm of ancient Andean culture – knocked down and fused with the colonial imprint of Spanish conquest, only to be repackaged as a thriving tourist center. The capital of Cuzco is only the gateway. Beyond lies the Sacred Valley, Andean countryside dotted with villages, high-altitude hamlets and ruins linked by trail and railway tracks to the continent’s biggest draw – Machu Picchu.

Old ways are not forgotten here. Colorful textiles keep the past vivid, as do the wild fiestas and carnivals where indigenous tradition meets solemn Catholic ritual. A stunning landscape careens from Andean peaks to orchid-rich cloud forests and Amazon lowlands. Explore it on foot or by fat tire, rafting wild rivers or simply braving the local buses to the remote and dust-worn corners of this far-reaching, culturally rich department.

When to Go

• Jun–Aug High season for tourism, events and festivals, days are sunny and nights cold.
• Late Jun Celebrate the solstice at Inti Raymi, the largest festival of the year.
• Sep & Oct Shoulder season for tourism, with fewer crowds in Machu Picchu.

Best Places to Eat

A MIL

A Cicciolina

A Limo

A Marcelo Batata

A Le Soleil

Best Places to Stay

A Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

A Nunu Boutique Hotel

A Niños Hotel

A Explora

A Tocuyeros Boutique Hotel

A Mama Simona

Cuzco & the Sacred Valley Highlights

1 Machu Picchu Drinking in the sublime grandeur of South America’s signature ruin.

2 Cuzco Exploring the cobblestone streets of San Blas, attending street festivals and sampling the diverse culinary offerings.

3 Sacred Valley Wandering ancient ruins and sta...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Peru
• Peru’s Top 20
• Need to Know
• First Time Peru
• What’s New
• If You Like…
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Peru Outdoors
• Trekking the Inca Trail
• Travel with Children
• Regions at a Glance
• Lima
• South Coast
• Arequipa & Canyon Country
• Lake Titicaca
• Cuzco & The Sacred Valley
• Central Highlands
• North Coast
• Huaraz & The Cordilleras
• Northern Highlands
• Amazon Basin
• Understand Peru
• Peru Today
• History
• Life in Peru
• Peru’s Cuisine
• Ancient Peru
• Indigenous Peru
• Music & the Arts
• The Natural World
• Directory A–Z
• Transportation
• Health
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers