Peru Highlights

Introduction PART ONE: INTRODUCING PERU Chapter 1 Background Information History, People, Culture Chapter 2 The Natural World Geography and climate, Natural history, Wildlife, Conservation Chapter 3 Preparations and Practicalities/Before you Go When to visit, Getting there, Red tape, Tour operators, Types of tour, itineraries, Special-interest holidays, what to take Chapter 4 On the ground Health, Safety, Money and tipping, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Shopping, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO: PERU HIGHLIGHTS Chapter 5 Lima and region Getting there and away, Getting around, Highlights, Restaurants, Bars and nightlife, Cultural activities and festivals, Shopping, Tours, Museums, Other attractions, Beyond the city Chapter 6 The North Huaraz, the Cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash, Trujillo, Cajamarca, Chiclayo, Mancora, Tumbes. Chapter 7 Coastal Peru south of Lima Pisco, Ica, Paracas, Islas Ballestas, Nazca Chapter 8 The South Arequipa, Cotahuasi, Colca Canyon, Valley of the Volcanoes, Puno, Lake Titicaca, the islands of Uros, Taquile and Amantani Chapter 9 Cusco and the Sacred Valley Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Chinchero, Aguas Calientes (incl Machu Picchu, alternative ruins, the Inca Trail and alternative treks Chapter 10 The Amazon Iquitos, Pacaya Samiria, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Manu Biosphere Appendix 1: Language Appendix 2: Further information