Frommer's Peru Day by Day

by Schlecht, Neil Edward

• ISBN13: 9780470890714
• ISBN10: 0470890711
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-05-01
• Publisher: Frommers

Summary

Map your own adventure. Peru Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see Peru. Packed with 82 detailed full-color maps and more than 400 full-color photos 53 regional and city itineraries that will help you maximize your time while touring the country''s top sights. Tour the breathtaking scenery of the Amazon, eat your way through Lima''s diverse dining scene, take in the view from the top of Machu Picchu, explore the Northern Coast''s best beaches, or explore historic Cusco. Our author, a longtime Peru expert, hits all the highlights, from iconic Machu Picchu to the colorful festivals of Puno to Lima''s vibrant dining scene. He''s checked out all of the country''s best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget. You''ll also get coverage of shopping and nightlife in the major cities; a full chapter on Peru''s rich history and culture, information on special-interest tours, and advice on planning a successful Peruvian vacation. The cultural "Spotlight" sections take a closer look at the most compelling aspects of Peruvian culture and include A Toast to Pisco, The Incas, and The Nasca Lines. Frommer''s Peru Day by Day also includes a color fold-out map.

Author Biography

Neil Edward Schlecht realized a lifelong dream by trekking to Machu Picchu during a junior year abroad spent in Quito, Ecuador, and he has continued making frequent pilgrimages to Peru ever since. He is the author of several other travel guides, including Frommer's Peru, Buenos Aires Day by Day, Barcelona Day by Day, and Mallorca & Menorca Day by Day. After long stints in Brazil and Spain, he resides in rural Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Table of Contents

The Best of Peru	p. 2
Favorite Peru Moments	p. 6
The Best Small Towns & Villages	p. 7
The Best Ruins & Archaeological Sites	p. 8
The Best of Natural Peru	p. 9
Favorite Outdoor Adventures	p. 10
The Best Luxury Hotels	p. 11
Favorite Inns & Boutique Hotels	p. 12
The Best Eco-Lodges	p. 13
The Best Dining Experiences	p. 14
Favorite Andean Experiences	p. 15
The Best Architecture & Museums	p. 16
Strategies for Seeing Peru	p. 22
The Best Peru Itineraries	p. 24
The Cusco Highlands in 1 Week	p. 28
Southern Peru in 2 Weeks	p. 32
The Best Outdoor Adventures in 2 Weeks	p. 36
Undiscovered Peru	p. 40
Peru with Kids	p. 44
Lima	p. 46
Favorite Lima Moments	p. 48
Lima in 1 Day	p. 52
Lima in 2 Days	p. 56
Lima in 3 Days	p. 60
Colonial Lima	p. 64
Gourmet Lima	p. 68
Lima Shopping Best Bets	p. 69
Lima Shopping A to Z	p. 72
Lima Restaurant Best Bets	p. 73
Lima Restaurants A to Z	p. 78
Spotlight: Lima Dining	p. 81
Lima Hotel Best Bets	p. 82
Lima Hotels A to Z	p. 85
Lima Nightlife Best Bets	p. 86
Lima Nightlife A to Z	p. 88
Lima Fast Facts	p. 90
Southern Desert Coast & Central Highlands	p. 92
Favorite Moments	p. 94
Reserva Nacional de Paracas & Islas Ballestas	p. 98
Ica & Huacachina	p. 102
Nasca & the Nasca Lines	p. 108
Spotlight: The Nasca Lines	p. 110
Ayacucho in 3 Days	p. 117
Outdoor Adventures A to Z	p. 118
Spotlight: A Toast to Pisco	p. 120
Southern Desert Coast & Central Highlands Restaurants	p. 124
Southern Desert Coast & Central Highlands Hotels	p. 130
Southern Desert Coast & Central Highlands Fast Facts	p. 132
Arequipa & Colca Valley	p. 134
Favorite Arequipa & Colca Valley Moments	p. 136
Arequipa in 3 Days	p. 142
The Colca Valley in 2 Days	p. 148
Colca Outdoor Adventures A to Z	p. 150
Arequipa Shopping	p. 154
Arequipa & Colca Valley Restaurants	p. 158
Arequipa & Colca Valley Hotels	p. 162
Arequipa & Colca Valley Fast Facts	p. 164
Lake Titicaca & the Altiplano	p. 166
Favorite Titicaca & Altiplano Moments	p. 168
Puno in 1 Day	p. 170
Lake Titicaca	p. 174
Spotlight: Camelids	p. 176
The Altiplano Beyond Puno	p. 180
Puno Shopping	p. 181
Puno Restaurants	p. 182
Puno & Titicaca Hotels	p. 185
Puno Nightlife	p. 186
Titicaca & Altiplano Fast Facts	p. 188
Cusco	p. 190
Favorite Cusco Moments	p. 192
Cusco in 1 Day	p. 196
Cusco in 2 Days	p. 200
Cusco in 3 Days	p. 204
Cusco's Inca Foundations	p. 208
San Blas	p. 210
Spotlight: The Incas	p. 212
Cusco Ruins Circuit	p. 215
Cusco Shopping Best Bets	p. 219
Cusco Shopping A to Z	p. 224
Cusco Restaurant Best Bets	p. 225
Cusco Restaurants A to Z	p. 230
Cusco Hotel Best Bets	p. 232
Cusco Hotels A to Z	p. 237
Cusco Nightlife Best Bets	p. 238
Cusco Nightlife A to Z	p. 240
Cusco Fast Facts	p. 242
Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley	p. 244
Favorite Sacred Valley Moments	p. 248
The Sacred Valley in 3 Days	p. 254
The Sacred Valley in 5 Days	p. 260
Machu Picchu	p. 266
The Inca Trail	p. 270
Spotlight: Descendants of the Sun	p. 272
Alternatives to the Inca Trail	p. 275
Sacred Valley Outdoor Adventures A to Z	p. 278
Inca Trail Agencies A to Z	p. 279
Sacred Valley & Aguas Calientes Restaurants	p. 284
Sacred Valley Hotels	p. 288
Aguas Calientes Hotels	p. 292
Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley Fast Facts	p. 294
The Amazon	p. 296
Favorite Amazon Moments	p. 298
Puerto Maldonado in 1 Day	p. 300
Puerto Maldonado Restaurants & Hotels	p. 302
The Southern Amazon	p. 306
Reserva Nacional de Tambopata Lodges	p. 309
Parque Nacional Manu Operators	p. 312
Iquitos in 2 Days	p. 316
Spotlight: The Coca Cure	p. 318
Iquitos Restaurants	p. 320
Iquitos Hotels	p. 322
The Northern Amazon	p. 326
Northern Amazon Lodges & Cruises	p. 330
Amazon Fast Facts	p. 332
Trujillo & the Northern Coast	p. 334
Favorite Northern Coast Moments	p. 336
Trujillo in 3 Days	p. 342
Chiclayo & Lambayeque in 2 Days	p. 346
The Northern Coast in 1 Week	p. 352
Spotlight: Land of Festivals & Folklore	p. 354
Máncora & Northern Beaches	p. 358
Trujillo & Northern Coast Restaurants	p. 362
Trujillo & Huanchaco Hotels	p. 364
Chiclayo Hotels	p. 366
Máncora Hotels	p. 368
Northern Coast Fast Facts	p. 370
The High Andes & Northern Highlands	p. 372
Favorite High Andes & Northern Highlands Moments	p. 376
Huaraz in 3 Days	p. 382
The Cordillera Blanca in 6 Days	p. 386
Cajamarca in 3 Days	p. 392
High Andes & Northern Highlands Outdoor Adventures A to Z	p. 396
High Andes & Northern Highlands Shopping	p. 397
High Andes & Northern Highlands Restaurants	p. 404
High Andes & Northern Highlands Hotels	p. 407
High Andes & Northern Highlands Nightlife	p. 408
High Andes & Northern Highlands Fast Facts	p. 410
Peruvian History & Culture	p. 412
Peru: A Brief History	p. 420
A Timeline of Peruvian History	p. 422
The Lay of the Land	p. 425
Peru in Popular Culture	p. 431
Eating & Drinking in Peru	p. 434
The Best Special Interest Trips	p. 436
Organized Adventure Trips	p. 439
Outdoor Activities A to Z	p. 445
Learning Trips & Language Classes	p. 447
Volunteer Trips	p. 448
Guide to Peru's Flora & Fauna	p. 450
Fauna	p. 457
Flora	p. 460
The Savvy Traveler	p. 462
Before You Go	p. 465
Getting There	p. 466
Getting Around	p. 467
Tips on Accommodations	p. 468
Fast Facts	p. 476
Useful Phrases & Menu Terms	p. 482
Index
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