Moon Peru

by Wehner, Ross; Gaudio, Renee del; Jankowski, Kazia

• ISBN13: 9781566919838
• ISBN10: 1566919835
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-28
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing

Summary

Former residents of Peru, husband and wife team Ross Wehner and Renee Del Gaudio offer an insider's view of Peru from exploring the churches and artisan neighbourhoods of Cusco to avoiding the crowds at Machu Picchu and picnicking on the wilderness beach of Reserva Nacional Paracas. Ross and Renee include unique trip ideas like Getting off the Gringo Trail, Archaeological Treasures, and 10 Days in Peru. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Peru has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area and city-centred maps. Complete with details on trekking the Inca Trail, exploring the Amazon, and surfing in Lima, Moon Peru gives travellers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humour, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

Table of Contents

The Lay of the Land	p. 16
Planning Your Trip	p. 20
Explore Peru	p. 22
The 21-Day Best of Peru	p. 22
Adrenaline Rush	p. 24
From the Incas to the Amazon	p. 25
A Peek into the Pre-Columbian Past	p. 27
Getting Off the Gringo Trail	p. 28
High Points of the South	p. 30
Cusco and the Sacred Valley	p. 31
Pisac and Vicinity	p. 36
Urubamba and Vicinity	p. 45
Ollantaytambo	p. 53
Aguas Calientes	p. 63
Machu Picchu	p. 70
Cusco	p. 80
Lake Titicaca and Canyon Country	p. 119
Puno	p. 122
Lake Titicaca	p. 134
Between Puno and Cusco	p. 143
Arequipa	p. 150
Colca Canyon and Vicinity	p. 172
The Amazon	p. 183
Exploring the Jungle	p. 191
Puerto Maldonado and Vicinity	p. 198
Manu Biosphere Reserve	p. 207
Chanchamayo	p. 216
Iquitos	p. 220
Iquitos Jungle	p. 233
Tarapoto and Moyobamba	p. 242
Nasca and the Desert Coast	p. 253
Nasca	p. 257
Ica	p. 268
The Paracas Peninsula	p. 279
El Carmen and Chincha	p. 287
Lima	p. 293
Sights	p. 299
Entertainment and Events	p. 313
Shopping	p. 318
Recreation	p. 321
Accommodations	p. 324
Food	p. 330
Information and Services	p. 337
Getting There and Around	p. 340
Southern Beaches	p. 344
Ayacucho and the Central Highlands	p. 349
Lima to Tarma	p. 351
Huancayo and Vicinity	p. 355
Ayacucho	p. 368
Huaraz and the Cordillera Blanca	p. 385
Huaraz and Vicinity	p. 388
Callejon de Huaylas	p. 406
Trekking the Andes	p. 415
Trujillo and the North Coast	p. 425
Caral and Sechin	p. 430
Trujillo and Vicinity	p. 433
Chiclayo and Vicinity	p. 449
Piura	p. 461
The Northern Beaches	p. 468
Cajamarca and the Northern Highlands	p. 483
Cajamarca	p. 487
Chachapoyas and Vicinity	p. 505
Chachapoyas Ruins	p. 512
Background	p. 523
The Land	p. 523
Flora and Fauna	p. 529
History	p. 537
Government and Economy	p. 550
People and Culture	p. 551
Essentials	p. 561
Getting There	p. 561
Getting Around	p. 564
Tours	p. 569
Visas and Officialdom	p. 574
Conduct and Customs	p. 576
Tips for Travelers	p. 577
Health and Safety	p. 583
Information and Services	p. 590
Resources	p. 599
Glossary	p. 599
Spanish Phrasebook	p. 600
Suggested Reading	p. 606
Internet Resources	p. 612
Index	p. 615
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