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Walking, Guidebooks, Description and travel, Hiking, History, Peru, description and travel, Peru, history, Peru, guidebooksPlaces
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Trekking Peru: a traveler's guide
2017, Mountaineers Books, The
in English
- First edition.
1594858721 9781594858727
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Table of Contents
Section 1. Introduction. Trekking in Peru
What is trekking?
Why Peru?
Explorers and trekkers
The world's greatest road
Peru and its people
Geography and geology
Climate
Flora and fauna
Conservation
Aboriginal cultures, archaeology, and history
Population
Religion and fiestas
What to expect
Independent vs. organized trekking
Responsible trekking
Trekking infrastructure
Maps and navigation
Preparations
Getting yourself ready: Passport and visas; insurance; clothing and equipment
Travel in Peru: Getting to Peru; money and prices; accommodations and meals; communication; provisions
Getting to the trailhead
An ounce of prevention
Public safety
Trekking safety
Staying healthy
In case of emergency
Section 2. The treks. Selecting a trek
Chachapoyas
Cordillera Blanca
Central Highlands
Cuzco
Arequipa
Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Carabaya.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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