Product Description

V!VA Travel Guides Peru is the most up-to-date guidebook available for Peru, period. Hundreds of days of on-the-road research by a team of Peru experts in addition to daily reports from travelers like you have yielded the most trustworthy guidebook on Peru to date. Updated continually, this Version 2.0 edition V!VA Travel Guides Peru will help you get the most out of your trip. This groundbreaking edition contains on-the-ground reports and current travel conditions in the areas South of Lima devastated by the August 2007 Pisco Earthquake. Pisco, Chincha, Ica, Huacachina, and Nazca were most heavily hit, but the earthquake also rocked the capital city of Lima breaking windows throughout much of the city. A year after the quake, locals have rebuilt much of the region's tourism infrastructure and desperately need travel dollars to assist in the reconstruction. Visitors to the enchanted land of Peru will: -Marvel at some of South America's most impressive ruins, including the world-renowned Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Cusco and the massive fortress of Kuelap...- Explore the white city of Arequipa, surrounded by snow capped volcanoes and the Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest canyons...-Uncover some of the most spectacular treks in the Americas in the Cordillera Blanca, the Sacred Valley and around Cusco...-Island-hop around the expansive, high altitude Lake Titicaca...-Discover ancient indigenous cultures and some of the world's most biodiverse habitats as they boat around the Amazon rainforest...-Find Lima's hidden beauty, from world class museums, restaurants, and hotels to its distinct neighborhoods and seaside charm. Included in this guide: * 540 information-packed pages and dozens of detailed city and region maps; * Extensive coverage of Cusco, including reviews of more than 35 tour companies, 50 hotels and hostels and 30 restaurants; * In-depth descriptions of the Inca Trail, as well as alternative treks well off the Gringo Trail; * A special section on adventure travel and hiking; * Tips on staying healthy and safe; * Listings for budget and luxury travelers alike. The V!VA Difference All of V!VA Travel Guides' books begin on V!VA's website, www.VIVATravelGuides.com, where travelers post reviews, comments, suggestions and updates daily. Combining the expertise of V!VA writers and editors with local experts and in-the-know travelers like you, V!VA ensures that you have the most up-to-date, accurate information available for planning your travels. Go to the website for free downloads of chapters and more. V!VA Travel Guides are for travelers who want a deep understanding of their destination before they go, feel a meaningful connection to the places and people they visit, and return home feeling enriched and wanting to share their experiences with others. Most bookstores don't stock VIVA's books. By the time they sit on store shelves for a few months, there's already a new edition available. You'll have to buy this book online, or ask your bookstore to order it.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #131363 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 540 pages

Customer Reviews

Indispensable and most up-to-date information around
For a recent trip to Peru, a friend recommended that I take along V!VA Travel Guides' new Peru Guidebook, and her advice was spot on! This guidebook has the most up-to-date information the independent traveler needs to know while traversing this stunning country. Their coverage of the Cusco scene was impeccable, and the guide really helped me find my ideal trek to Machu Picchu. V!VA's guide also offers timely and extensive information about the recent Pisco earthquake and its aftermath, which no other book has, making it indispensable for anyone who would like to witness the area for themselves and lend a helping hand.

Up to date information
I chose this guide as it had a couple of good reviews and it was published recently. The information is really up to date which is excellent. I do have a couple of criticisms though: the main map of Peru and the regional maps are of poor quality with some place names being unreadable and the index does not have bold print to indicate the main pages for a particular place/sight. I probably will end up buying another guide or a map book to take as well as the maps aren't good enough to rely on.

The most comprehensive guide to Peru
This is an excellent guide for any type of visitor to Peru. Whether you are an experienced traveller who knows the place well, or a first time novice, this book accurately informs the reader on all the regions in Peru. I have used other Peru travel guide books, but this one is by far the best. Highly recommended and well worth carrying the chunky book in your luggage!