The Rough Guide to Peru
About this book
The Rough Guide to Peru covers the country in-depth from the jawdropping attractions of the Macchu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon to Lima's endlessly hip restaurant scene. Rough Guides' four expert authors have covered every inch of Peru, communing with Amazon shamans, rafting the waters of the mighty Urubamba and hiking to the little-visited Inca ruins of Choquequirao.
Discover where to find Peru's best pisco sour, view the rainforest high up from a canopy walkway or check out the country's coolest surfing hangout with Rough Guides' things not to miss section. Learn how to get the most out of one of South America's most versatile destinations with The Rough Guide to Peru range of itineraries. Meet the Incas with our in-depth history section and read about everything from traditional panpipe music to hallucinogenic plants. Over 70 clear, full-colour maps help you find a hostel while our easy-to-use transport info will make sure you don't end up on a chicken bus to nowhere!
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 5
- When to go 10
- Author picks 11
- Things not to miss 12
- Itineraries 22
- BASICS 24
- Getting there 25
- Getting around 27
- Accommodation 31
- Food and drink 33
- The media 35
- Festivals and public holidays 35
- Outdoor activities and sports 37
- Travel essentials 39
- THE GUIDE 52
- 1 Lima and around 52
- 2 Nazca and the south coast 106
- 3 Arequipa and Lake Titicaca 152
- 4 Cusco and around 202
- 6 Huaraz, the cordilleras and the Ancash coast 308
- 7 Trujillo and the north 346
- 8 The jungle 424
- CONTEXTS 478
- History 479
- Inca culture 498
- Peruvian music 502
- Natural Peru 505
- Books 512
- Language 516
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 521
