Customer Reviews

Insight Guide Peru (Peru, 3rd ed)

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Biggest, heaviest & most expensive of the 4 books I bought, it has a LOT of pictures, but wastes quite of few of them on things that I have no interest in.. I don't care about groups of children, people in the marketplace, people in a bar, people in a restaurant, 2 men sitting in a library, etc, etc... but there are a good number of other good pictures, but not nearly enough of the BIG INCA sites... not much in the way of maps. If you're spending the money to go to Peru, buy all 4 of the books I got, but read this one at home and leave it there; take Lonely Planet for maps of cities and archeological sites. And don't use ANY book for the final word on hotels, restaurants, busses, trains, guide services, etc.. also reviewed: Lonely planet Peru, Rough Guide Peru, and Peru Handbook by Alan Murphy.

What a wonderful country! This book like all the other Insight Guide books that I've read (Costa Rica, Morocco) gives an excellent history and overview of the country. Many people complain these books are to vague and don't cover the specific details of trip planning. I will agree with that, but I won't complain. These books are great for getting an idea of what to see and where to go, not where to sleep and eat and how much. The pictures in these books cover such a wide range of sites and topics. I recommend, buying an insight guide book for the countries flavor, and a seperate guide book or two for the trip planning details, (I prefer Lonely Planet). I have, and will continue to buy an Insight Guide book for everywhere I travel. The best thing about these books is after your trip when you look thru them again and see pictures of the places you've been, it truely takes you back. Buy this book, go to Peru and enjoy!!!

Beautifully illustrated and well written, this book of wonders is the ultimate guide to the little-known country of Peru. From the city of Lima to the Sacred Valley, from the lost city of Macchu Picchu all the way to the cultural town of Cuzco, this book provides the reader with detailed information simple enough for the first time visitor yet obscure enough for the avid traveler. This book is the next best thing to a personal tour guide and a whole lot cheaper. A definite must for anyone going to Peru or even someone who just wants to learn more about it.

I've been to Peru several times and found this guide book very informative. The maps are really good especially if you want roadmaps of the entire country. I haven't seen this in any other guide books. I'm planning a drive trip to the south central Peruvian Highlands for next July. This book will go with me. It has great photos, not just of ruins, which are great, but real people. Peru's riches do lie in its people. I think the photos let you know a bit about the cultural differences that do exist in Peru. Buy this book!