The Rough Guide to Peru (Travel Guide) - Softcover

Jenkins, Dilwyn; Deere, Kiki; Rough Guides

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0241181682 ISBN 13: 9780241181683

Publisher: Rough Guides, 2015

Synopsis

The Rough Guide to Peru covers the country in-depth from the jawdropping attractions of the Macchu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon to Lima's endlessly hip restaurant scene. Rough Guides' four expert authors have covered every inch of Peru, communing with Amazon shamans, rafting the waters of the mighty Urubamba and hiking to the little-visited Inca ruins of Choquequirao.

Discover where to find Peru's best pisco sour, view the rainforest high up from a canopy walkway or check out the country's coolest surfing hangout with Rough Guides' things not to miss section. Learn how to get the most out of one of South America's most versatile destinations with The Rough Guide to Peru range of itineraries. Meet the Incas with our in-depth history section and read about everything from traditional panpipe music to hallucinogenic plants. Over 70 clear, full-colour maps help you find a hostel while our easy-to-use transport info will make sure you don't end up on a chicken bus to nowhere!

About this title

About the Author

Dilwyn Jenkins has been traveling to South America since the age of 18. After working as a teacher and journalist, he has led expeditions to and made films with indigenous groups in the Amazon. He is the author of The Rough Guide to Peru (with Kiki Deere), Renewable Energy Systems: The Earthscan Expert Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies for Home and Business, and DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brazil (with Oliver Marshall).

Kiki Deere is the author of Journey Through the Philippines: An Unforgettable Journey from Manila to Mindanao, The Rough Guide to Peru (with Dilwyn Jenkins), and The Rough Guide to the Philippines (with Simon Foster). Deere has been visiting the Philippines since 2003, which is when she first began exploring this extraordinarily diverse group of islands.

From the Back Cover

The new, full-colour Rough Guide to Peru is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating country, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all regions. Discover Peru's highlights, with expert information on everything from hiking the Inca Trail and wildlife-spotting in the Amazon rainforest to shopping for souvenirs in vibrant markets and seeking out the best restaurants for ceviche - all made accessible with easy-to-use maps and reliable advice on how to get around. The guide includes up-to-date, insider reviews of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets, as well as stunning photography that brings it all to life. Explore every corner with The Rough Guide to Peru, to help make sure you don't miss the unmissable.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rough Guides
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241181682
• ISBN 13: 9780241181683
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 536