From marveling at the Inca and Spanish architecture in the highland capital of Cusco and sunning on the white sand beaches of Northern Peru to mountain biking through Colca Canyon and trekking to lost cities in the northern cloud forest, Moon Handbooks Peru guides you through a truly personal experience, on or off the beaten path. Suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights provide you with real insights so you can decide where you should go, stay, and eat—without hassles or regrets. You will benefit from useful tips, such as details on how to trek, climb, scuba dive, mountain bike, paraglide and surf—both on sand dunes and on waves, and a wealth of information about the birds, animals, and plants of Peru from the Paracas National Reserve on the coast to Manu National Park in the Amazon. Complete with maps, photographs, illustrations, and special emphasis on leading destinations such as Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Nasca, and Huaraz, plus expanded sections on key adventure areas like Manu, Chachapoyas, and Cajamarca, Moon Handbooks Peru has the tools you need to create your own unique trip.
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The latest in the batch of Moon Handbooks releases proves again that Moon is one of the finest travel series around. What sets Moon apart from most guidebooks is the attention to detail, and more importantly, a respect for the topic.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thorough, upbeat and well written new guidebook to Peru,
This review is from: Moon Handbooks Peru (Paperback)
I have been living in Peru for the last two years and I am still eager to check out any new guidebooks on Peru. This one is the latest new edition to hit the shelves. The authors make a good team: Ross is a journalist and mountain guide while Renee is an architect. They traveled throughout the country to research this book which is filled with an abundance of facts, advice, maps and photos.
The first feature that stood out for me are all the interspersed articles, these really give you an insider's perspective on Peru. The Wrong Way to Take Ayahuasca; Camisea Gas Fields: The Last Place on Earth; Advice from a Reformed Terrorist; and Peru's White Gold are just some of the well written and informative pieces. The Truth Behind Hemingway's Caboblanco; and The Who's who of Paracas Birds are among the lighter topics to be found. For easy reference the guide is broken down into nine regionally defined sections. The only bone I have to pick with the authors is that Arequipa didn't get it's own chapter. But, as I read the write up on my favorite Peruvian city, under the Lake Titicaca and Canyon Country section, I immediately forgave them as they were able to really cover the ins and outs of Arequipa. Two additional sections are entitled "Discover Peru" and "Know Peru". These are very useful to the reader; as well as including the usual pieces on the country history, health and safety and a Spanish phrasebook there is also a Quechua basics and a great list of recommended reading and Internet Resources, as well as a section on Volunteering in Peru. Another unique feature is the index; apart from having a comprehensive alphabetical index there are six highlighted boxes with a very helpful thematic index, these are titled: Ancient Cultures; Beaches; Hiking / Backpacking; Inca Sites; Reserves and Protected Areas. And believe me when you are rushing around the country and having to make quick decisions it's all about a good index! This useful guide is a practical book for the traveler and explorer and is packed with invaluable advice such as: "Lima is an extraordinary city, but it takes a little getting used to. The country's leading museums, churches and restaurants are here along with nearly eight million people... It is the maximum expression of Peru's cultural diversity (and chaos)...But do yourself a favor and see Lima at the end of your trip, not at the beginning. That way you have a better chance of understanding what you see and not becoming overwhelmed in the process." Whether you are coming to Peru as an independent traveler or you or on an all-inclusive deal you will be get more out of your trip if you glance over this guidebook before you set off.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Guidebook of Choice for our trip,
By Paul and Amy Sheets (Carlsbad, California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Moon Handbooks Peru (Paperback)
We carried both the Moon Guide and the Rough Guide on our trip, and we consistently found ourselves going to the Moon Guide for references while in country. For us, the recommendations for both restaurants and places to stay were to our complete satisfaction (prices had changed noticably in some instances, however this is the nature of tourism, isn't it!) I felt that Ross and Renee's personal perspective on many things gave the book a most enjoyable flavor that I just didn't get from the Rough Guide. For example, one of the highlights of our trip turned out to be a stay in the village of Llachon on Lake Titicaca, a place that Ross and Renee had experienced and described in rather personal terms, but also a place which wasn't mentioned in the Rough Guide. This was one of those places that was off the beaten path, and which travelors like us were looking for insights to in our guide book. I should also note that I had several questions that I emailed to Ross and Renee prior to our trip (using the email addresses provided in the book) and I always got replies back quickly - a very nice personal touch! Finally, there are many articles scattered through the book in which special topics of interest are discussed in thought provoking terms ("Gold and Mahogany:Profit and Loss" for example), and besides making good reading, I think added tremendously to the overall experience and understanding we had in seeing the country.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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From inside Peru,
By Joaquín Randall "Joaquín Randall" (Ollantaytambo, Peru) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Moon Handbooks Peru (Paperback)
I live in Peru and run a bed and breakfast here. My past experience with guidebooks is that they were great as long as you were out of the country, but as soon as you arrive you were better off asking the locals. Here I am a local and am constantly asked questions about lodging and accommodation in other parts of Peru, I find myself turning to the Moon guidebook in order to make recommendations. I have found the historical information accurate and well written while the recommendations on how to be a respectful and responsible traveler remind one that tourism can be a positive activity. The recommended establishments are described precisely as they are.
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