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Lonely Planet Peru
by Charlotte Beech, Rob Rachowiecki
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications (2004-01)
ISBN: 1740592093
EAN: 9781740592093
Dewy Decimal #: 918.50465
Paperback: 440 pages
Edition: 5th
SKU: 08010047
Condition: Very Good As issued
Comments: Trade Paperback. Very Good condition with owners name on title page and bottom edge. No highlights, underlines or notes in text. No creases to spine or cover. Minor wear to cover. Tight binding and clean crisp text. Very Nice copy.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Follow an ancient footpath to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Explore a colorful crafts market. Answer the call of the wild in the lush Amazon rainforest. Peru offers inspiration from every angle. Our unbeatable guide will enable you to climb mountains, delve into canyons and get to know the essence of the Andes. * GET READY, SET GO! - highlights, itineraries and planning sections get your adventure started
* UNDERSTAND IT ALL - expert authors provide insight into Peruvian history, culture and current events
* FIND YOUR WAY with loads of detailed maps - more than any other Peru guidebook
* TALK THE TALK get from buenos dias to hasta luego with our easy-to-use guide to Spanish, Quechua and Aymara
* REST EASY - frank, in-depth hotel and restaurant reviews eliminate the guesswork at any budget
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Amazon.com Review
From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money. Lonely Planet Peru is a good practical guide for independent travelers, whether they plan to explore Peru by dugout canoe, train, bus, or foot. Highlights include 64 maps of regions, towns, and historical sites; extensive background on archaeological sites; advice on food and accommodations for every budget; a useful history section ranging from pre-Inca cultures to modern; helpful hints on outdoor activities; and a traveler's Spanish section. Intriguing sidebars provide details on topics such as Inca Trail tours, fiestas, and folklore about Lake Titicaca, human sacrifice in the Andes, archaeology around Paracas, a week on the Amazon, and the Shipibo Indians, as well as their handicrafts. --Kathryn True
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Customer Reviews
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excellent book!
Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-09-20
very useful. very reliable.. my friends and i had a great time in Peru.. some part of planning was done based on this book and was robust...Gracias.
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Peru Guidebook
Rating  (4)
Date: 2007-03-19
Initially I wanted to purchase the 2006/7 edition (that was supposed to be released in Feb, 2007) but was unable to find it anywhere. However, this edition was very helpful for my travels in Peru. I did come across some problems when trying to locate the listed Vegetarian restaurants (some were closed down since publication) but otherwise all descriptions of hostels/ travel destinations were accurate.
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peru slightly under water
Rating  (3)
Date: 2007-01-17
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
the material and facts are well provided and fairly well organized,but
the country deserves better then this. As one of the worlds most fasinating places, both from a human and natural perspective, this book falls short relative to providing a full view of Peru's incredable wonders, seek another source if you are looking for an informative guide or historic perspective.
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Great book
Rating (4)
Date: 2006-10-14
5 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
I have a tour operator in Peru, [...] I meet the writer, Rob Rachowiecki, he is a great explorer and he was a tour leader in Peru andean areas.
This book is very help full not only for foreing people, also for peruvians ones, many times when I go to a specific areas and I does not have enught info.. I open my travel survival kit and read for some extra info and many times I sent updates that I see have been taken in next edition... just one word... BUY THE BOOK, it's a good help to do not be lost in Peru.
Rafael Belmonte
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Take the advice!
Rating (4)
Date: 2006-07-19
7 out of 7 customers found this reveiw helpful
I found the LP Peru guide to be a useful tool on my recent trip to Lima, Cuzco and Machu Pichu. The country overview was insightful, the restaurant recommendations were tastey, and the advice about altitude sickness was ignored. Big mistake. I've never paid attention to LP's health warnings and never had a problem. If you're heading to Cuzco, you'd be well advised to listen to their experienced writers and bring the necessary medicine.
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