Peru (Footprint Travel Guide Series)

by Ben Box (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $35.54

  Peru is the heart of the Andes. It is also home to the driest in the world, a thin coastal strip littered with massive ruins dating back thousands of years, and two thirds of the country is jungle. This is the only guide for free-spirited travellers who want to get beyond both the Gringo and the Inca Trails. Activity packed for thrill-seekers visiting the country, Footprint Peru takes you surfing, white-water rafting and trekking through the heart of this fascinating land. With a comprehensive background section detailing all you need to know about the ancient culture and history of Peru, this guide also takes travellers off the beaten track to find wildlife sanctuaries, the source of the Amazon, pyramids, condors and the famous Inca Trail.

• Used

  Hardcover
  2008

  $3.25

  Whether you want to experience the wild nightlife of Lima or the exotic wildlife of the jungles of Manu and Tambopata, surf at one of the world's top breaks or discover lost Inca cities high in the Andes, or simply get off the Gringo Trail, Footprint's seventh edition of the highly acclaimed Peru Handbook will show you how. This guide provides unparalleled coverage on the country's ruins, fiestas, hotels and restaurants and other attractions that will take the more adventurous traveller off the beaten track.Discover the vast array of wildlife with extensive coverage of the jungles of Manu and Tambopata. The author Ben Box has travelled in Peru for over 20 years and knows the region intimately. This guide provides suggestions of activities for the adventurous traveller, from whitewater rafting to mountain climbing in the Cordillera Blanca. It offers tips and advice on how to escape the crowds and take alternative treks to Machu Picchu. An in-depth background section tells you everything you ever wanted to know about the Incas. It includes a full-colour planning section to inspire travellers and provide practical advice to help find the best experiences.