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Peru
2008, APA, Distributed in U.S. by Langenscheidt Pub.
in English
- 5th ed.
9812589961 9789812589965
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Book Details
Table of Contents
Introduction
The best of Peru
Ancient and modern
Land of extremes
History
Decisive dates
Lost empires : Peru before the Incas
The Incas
The conquest
From colony to republic
Democracy, crises, and resurgence
Features
A changing society
Daily life in the Andes
Peoples of the Amazon
How crafts have adapted
Music and dance
Fusion of flavors
Andean adventures
Wildlife of the Sierra
Insights : Mini features
Looking for the past
The covered ones
Pottery culture
Running the Andes
Oasis of hope
witch doctor and wellness
Huallaga, Valley of Coca
Cordillera Huayhuash
The Amazon by riverboat
Jungle lodges
Photo features : Festivals and fusion
Buried treasures
Birds of the Amazon
Colonial art and architecture
Taquile Island
Places
Introduction
Lima
The North Coast
Northern Sierra
Callejón de Huaylas
Central Sierra
The Northern Amazon
Manu to Maldonado
The South Coast
Arequipa
Cusco
The Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu
Lake Titicaca
Travel tips
Transportation
Getting there
Getting around
Accommodations
Types of accommodation
Lima
North Coast
Northern Sierra
Callejón de Huaylas
Central Sierra
Northern Amazon
Southern Amazon
South Coast
Arequipa and the Colca Canyon
Cusco and the Sacred Valley
Lake Titicaca
Activities
The arts
NIghtlife
Sports
Outdoor activities
Trips and tours
Shopping
A-Z : Addresses
Admission charges
Budgeting for your trip
Business travelers
Children
Climate
Crime and security
Customs regulations
Disabled travelers
Embassies and consulates
Etiquette
Gay and lesbian travelers
Health and medical care
Internet
Maps
Media
Money
Opening hours
Photography
Postal services
Public holidays
Religious services
Student travelers
Telephones
Time zones
Toilets
Tourist information
Visas and passports
Weights and measures
Women travelers
Language
Further reading
Maps : Peru
Lima
North Coast
Trujillo
Northern Sierra
Callejón de Huaylas
Ayacucho
Central Sierra
Northern Amazon
Manu to Maldonado
South Coast
Arequipa
Around Arequipa
Cusco
Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu
Lake Titicaca.
Edition Notes
Map on lining pages.
Includes index.
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