- Paperback
- Publisher: National Textbook Company (31 Dec 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0844221872
- ISBN-13: 978-0844221878
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 12.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,474,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"An excellent guide written by those who know the country. Highly recommended." South American Explorers
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This updated guide to Peru is part of a series of individual country guides on Latin America by the publishers of the "South American Handbook". Peru in the late 1990s is a forward-looking country thanks to the political and economic stability brought about by President Fujimori. Traditional centres like Cusco and Machu Picchu are booming, and once-popular destinations such as the colonial city of Ayacucho are re-establishing themselves. At the same time, new attractions are opening up. In the north, archaelogical discoveries are providing great scope for independent exploration. In Arequipa province, a canyon deeper than Colca, Cotahausi, has come onto the tourist route. This portable and lightweight handbook provides detailed coverage of: the history and culture of Peru; Peruvian archaeology, new sites and areas to explore; food and drink; climbing in the Cordillera Blanca; best beaches, best surfing and where to fish; and full information on the condor and all wildlife.
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"Ever since the intrepid explorer Hiram Bingham first described Machu Picchu as a ""wonderland"" in a National Geographic article, the fabled Inca city has become one of the most recognized images in the world." Read the first page
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Over the years, the Peru Handbook has become the indispensable guide to the land of the Incas. It is well-researched, laid out and illustrated with a large number of maps. The army of travellers who rely on it during their travels regularly update the publishers with details of hostels, restaurants as well as the cost of tours, buses, etc which keeps the guide up-to-date.
What comes across is not just another travel guide, but a reference book full of practical advice, excellent synopses covering the history, politics, culture, and people of Peru along with a real encouragement to discover this magical country.
Information about the well-known sights of Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and Arequipa are superb; but there is so much more to see and the Peru Handbook is all you need to get you away from the tourist masses!
The Peru Handbook is a must whether you are intending to spend 2 weeks or 2 years in the country! It is also invaluable if you reside permanently in the country. Tourists are often first to discover a gem of a restaurant or hostel. The local population finds out via the Handbook! (I should know, my family has lived in Peru since 1971 and keeps a copy of the Handbook close at hand).
I have read and used many other guidebooks on Peru - believe me, this is the best!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Of all the books and guides we took to Peru, Alan Murphy's Footprint guide was the most useful, most informative and by the end of the trip the only one we referred to. A wonderful part of the world, and a brilliant guide to accompany you
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book, principaly because it was the latest and most uptodate of the guidebooks for Peru. It is packed full of useful, and mostly uptodate information. (Things do change I know!) It tended to be far more thorough than the Lonely Planet guide for irreverant information, and definitely has a no nonsense style when it comes to important stuff such as places to stay, places to eat and how to get around. The major point against is the quality of the maps, which lack all the street names, and do not show locations of enough recommended places. There were also quite a few basic editing errors in the maps. That said, a good guide with good uptodate info!
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