Traveling through Peru, tracing the history of the Incas from their royal cities of Cusco and Machu Picchu to their mythic origin in Lake Titicaca, Ronald Wright explores a country of contrasts—between Spanish and Indian, past and present, coastal desert and mountainous interior. In his highly entertaining and perceptive account, Wright brings to life a complex culture, a land of ancient traditions seeking its place in the modern world. Embracing history, politics, anthropology, and literature...
Peru Highlights (Bradt Travel Guides (Highlights Guides))
by Alexander Stewart
Peru is a country that enchants millions of visitors every year. In such a diverse country, deciding on whether to concentrate on history and culture, outdoor activities, ancient cultures or wildlife is a challenge for even the most experienced traveller. Full-colour throughout, Peru Highlights cuts through the vast array of available material and showcases the best places to visit, the ultimate itineraries and the finest routes to follow. First-hand descriptions of essential sights and wildlife...
This full-colour guide to Peru includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps.Lima resident Ryan Dube (along with helpful Machu Picchu expert Ben Westwood) offers 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. Dube also includes unique trip ideas like Beer, Anyone? and Archaeology Intensive. Complete with details on trekking the Inca Trail, exp...
Peru and Machu Picchu (Around the World with Jet Lag Jerry, #2)
by Gerald Hansen
Sep interpretaj eseoj pri la perua realo (Mas-Libro, #239)
by Jose Carlos Mariategui
This full-colour guide to Machu Picchu includes vibrant photos and helpful planning maps.Dawn reveals ancient stonework backed by the towering Andes,the fusion of natural and manmade beauty, built in perfect harmony with the earth and skies. This is Machu Picchu, centre of the lost Inca empire. And it's yours to explore.This is the trip of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder,and some great stories to share. In this book, expert traveller Ryan Dube tells you everything you ne...
Introducing Peru. Discovering Peru ; Putting Peru on the map ; A portrait of Peru ; Peru through the year ; The history of Peru -- Lima, area by area. Lima at a glance ; Central Lima ; Miraflores & San Isidro ; Barranco ; Further afield ; Shopping in Lima ; Entertainment in Lima ; Street finder -- Peru region by region. Peru at a glance ; The southern coast ; Canyon country ; The Inca heartland ; Central Sierra ; Cordillera Blanca ; The northern desert ; The northern highlands ; The Amazon basin...
Field Guide to the Bats of the Amazon (Bat Biology and Conservation)
by Adria Lopez-Baucells, Ricardo Rocha, and Paulo Bobrowiec
Do you think identifying bats in Europe or in North America is difficult? Well, try it in the Amazon. The planet's green lung is home to the most diverse bat communities on the planet with more than 160 species currently described. Local species richness often surpasses 100 and for many, their identification in the field is, to say the least, challenging. This task will now become easier with the publication of the Field Guide to the Bats of the Amazon: a landmark handbook aimed at facilitating...
The explorer and conservationist relives his amazing odyssey exploring the heart of the most biodiversity-rich place on the planet -- the Madre de Dios (Mother of God) region of Peru, where the Amazon River begins its massive flow from the Andean mountain cloud forests into the lowland Amazon rainforest.
Machu Picchu's Sacred Sisters
by Gary R Ziegler and J McKim Malville
Viva Travel Guides Peru (V!va Travel Guides)
by Paula Newton and Minster Phd Crit