The Rough Guide to Peru 6

by Jenkins, Dilwyn

• ISBN13: 9781843536208
• ISBN10: 184353620X
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-18
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Rough Guide to Peru tells you all there is to know about one of the most thrilling countries in South America. The 36-page, full-colour section introduces all of Peru's highlights, from the soaring Inca citadel of Machu Picchu to the high altitude Central Railway. The guide includes extensive listings of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, plus the lowdown on some of the liveliest nightlife in the Americas. There is plenty of practical advice on a range of activities, including rafting and trekking in the Amazon jungle. The guide takes a detailed look at Peru's culture, history and indigenous communities and comes complete with maps and plans for every region.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 4
Things not to miss	p. 15
Basics	p. 25
Getting there	p. 27
Entry requirements	p. 35
Costs, money and banks	p. 36
Insurance	p. 40
Health	p. 41
Information and maps	p. 45
Getting around	p. 46
Outdoor activities and sports	p. 52
Accommodation	p. 55
Eating and drinking	p. 57
Communications	p. 59
The media	p. 61
Crime and personal safety	p. 62
Living and/or working abroad	p. 65
Travellers with disabilities	p. 67
Senior travellers	p. 68
Travelling with children	p. 68
Sex and gender issues	p. 70
Opening hours, public holidays and festivals	p. 72
National parks and preserves	p. 74
Directory	p. 75
Guide	p. 77
Lima and around	p. 79
Nasca and the South Coast	p. 135
Arequipa, Puno and Lake Titicaca	p. 183
Cusco and around	p. 239
The Central Sierra	p. 323
Huaraz and the Cordillera Blanca	p. 355
Trujillo and the north	p. 399
The Jungle	p. 495
Contexts	p. 569
History	p. 571
Inca life and achievement	p. 593
Ancient wizardry in modern Peru	p. 599
Peruvian music	p. 603
Wildlife and ecology	p. 616
Indigenous rights and the destruction of the rainforest	p. 627
Peru's white gold	p. 633
Peruvian recipes	p. 635
Books	p. 639
Language	p. 647
Pronunciation	p. 649
Words and phrases	p. 650
Eating and drinking	p. 652
Numbers and days	p. 654
Glossary of Peruvian terms	p. 656
Travel store	p. 657
Small print & Index	p. 667
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