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Peru is the quintessential South American destination and is attracting ever more visitors each year. This up-to-date guide offers everything the visitor needs to know from remote Andean tracks to ecotours in the Amazon rainforest. The guide includes up-to-date information on Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail and a special feature on "adventure travel" in Peru - climbing, trekking, rafting, skiing, mountain biking, surfing, diving, fishing and the rest. It also covers planning a trip, where to go, when to go and how to make the best use of the time available, along with basic Spanish for travellers - basic language to kick-start the learning curve. In addition the guide offers coverage of all the "classic" Inca sites and all the more recently discovered sites throughout the country. This edition also includes a full colour map highlighting the best sights, plus improved contents listings and chapter openings so that you can find what you want quickly.
The award-winning Footprint Handbooks series has been capturing worldwide attention and admiration for 75 years! Now this excellent series has been revamped to better serve world travelers. With its larger typeface, color sections and maps, bigger trim size, and travel-tough covers, Footprint Handbooks are more durable and easier to use. The series still is the best resource for comprehensive maps and vital information, making Footprint Handbooks indispensable tools for world travelers. Air and land transportation information Recommendations for restaurants and places to stay for any budget Highlights of virtually every site and town, including local history, culture, customs, and etiquette Money-saving tips and advice on staying healthy