DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Peru

by Hicks, Nigel; Carrasco, Demetrio; Whitwam, Linda

• ISBN13: 9780756636456
• ISBN10: 0756636450
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-05
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Travelers can explore Lake Titicaca, watch condors at Colca Canyon, or experiment with South American cuisine, with this full-color guide to Peru.

Table of Contents

Introducing Peru
Discovering Peru	p. 8
Putting Peru on the Map	p. 10
A Portrait of Peru	p. 12
Peru Through the Year	p. 34
The History of Peru	p. 40
Lima Area by Area
Lima at a Glance	p. 56
Central Lima	p. 58
Miraflores & San Isidro	p. 74
Barranco	p. 84
Farther Afield	p. 92
Shopping in Lima	p. 100
Entertainment in Lima	p. 102
Lima Street Finder	p. 104
Peru Region by Region
Peru at a Glance	p. 114
The Southern Coast	p. 116
Canyon Country	p. 130
The Inca Heartland	p. 152
Central Sierra	p. 182
Cordillera Blanca	p. 196
The Northern Desert	p. 214
The Northern Highlands	p. 234
The Amazon Basin	p. 248
Travelers' Needs
Where to Stay	p. 266
Where to Eat	p. 282
Shopping in Peru	p. 302
Outdoor Activities	p. 306
Specialized Holidays	p. 312
Survival Guide
Practical Information	p. 316
Travel Information	p. 326
General Index	p. 334
Acknowledgments	p. 346
Phrase Book	p. 350
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