"First American edition ... reprinted with revisions 2014"--T.p. verso. Includes index.
Contents:
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 ; Lima street finder -- Peru region by region. Peru at a glance ; The southern coast ; Canyon country ; The Inca heartland ; Central Sierra ; The northern desert ; The northern highlands ; The Amazon basin -- Travelers' needs. Where to stay ; Where to eat and drink ; Shopping in Peru ; Outdoor activities ; Specialized holidays -- Survival guide. Practical information ; Travel information ; General index ; Acknowledgements ; Phrase book.
Summary:
A travel to guide to Peru, providing descriptions of attractions in nine cities and regions, and featuring listings of places to eat, stay, and shop. Includes maps, illustrations, and photographs.
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