Lonely Planet Peru

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Choose a different guide!
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Peru - Lonely Planet style
Lonely Planet Peru
Filled with useful info

Lonely Planet Peru
Sara Benson , Paul Hellander , and Rafael Wlodarski
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Bike, hike and ride a scary cable car to Machu Picchu on one of five alternatives to the busy Inca Trail, p. 277. Glide past manatees, dolphins, monkeys and macaws in the Reserva Nacional Pacaya-Samiria, p.482. Swill a scoopful of chicha - saliva-fermented corn beer - to earn the respect of the locals, p.78. Descend into the narrow, hallucinatory underground chambers of the millennia-old ruins at Chavin de Huantar, p.415.

Three authors, 144 days of on-the-road research via planes, riverboats and dozens of death-defying bus rides. Dedicated Peru Outdoors chapter, plus expanded activities coverage throughout. Get the inside story on the Inca world from notes explorer and author Hugh Thomson. Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com fro up-to-the-minute reviews and traveler suggestions.

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Choose a different guide!.......2007-06-06

Lonely Planet typically does a decent job with its guide books and I have bought quite a few of them. However, Lonely Planet Peru does not make the cut. This book is awful. I just purchased the newest version (2007) for a trip to Peru in May 2007 and the information in the book was almost useless.

First, there is a lot of incorrect information. For example, we had our hearts set on eating at a restaurant recommended by Lonely Planet in Cusco, but when we got to the address, we found that the restaurant was out of business. Also discovered that many addresses are wrong. Descriptions of the bus trip from Puno, Peru to La Paz, Bolivia are misleading, and the overall organization of the book is confusing and very disappointing.

Do yourself a favor and look for a different Peru guide book.

information needed.......2007-05-21

I needed this to go to Peru to update my information for contacts, for hotels, for food, ect - thatnks

Peru - Lonely Planet style.......2007-05-20

Complete guide to Peru with enough details to make it complete. Lots of personal opinion notes by the author, which I like. The book itself is massive, so I will cut out the portions I wish to carry with me and leave the rest at home. This makes it quite portable. It is also the most recent book on Peru, and is appears to be sufficiently up to date for our purposes.

Lonely Planet Peru.......2007-05-13

Good book and very thorough. A good read. But green to the extreme and best for the "Outside Magazine" crowd.

Filled with useful info.......2007-04-15

We planned a three week trip using info from this book, booked hotels, found local travel agencies, do it yourself stuff and found lots of information on what to do, see, avoid and even the info on taxis (so you don't get ripped off). We actually added another stop after reading about it in LP. I've used mostly LP guides for travel and haven't been let down. This book was really helpful in how to reach various places since most just take your reservation and you pay cash when you arrive. Includes info on bus and tour companies to use or avoid.

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Peru Guidebook
peru slightly under water
Great book
Take the advice!
Good, but missing info

Lonely Planet Peru
Charlotte Beech , and Rob Rachowiecki
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From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, if you're going there chances are Lonely Planet has been there first. With a pithy and matter-of-fact writing style, these guides are guaranteed to calm the nerves of first-time world travelers, while still listing off-the-beaten-path finds sure to thrill even the most jaded globetrotters. Lonely Planet has been perfecting its guidebooks for nearly 30 years and as a result, has the experience and know-how similar to an older sibling's "been there" advice. The original backpacker's bible, the LP series has recently widened its reach. While still giving insights for the low-budget traveler, the books now list a wide range of accommodations and itineraries for those with less time than money.

Lonely Planet Peru is a good practical guide for independent travelers, whether they plan to explore Peru by dugout canoe, train, bus, or foot. Highlights include 64 maps of regions, towns, and historical sites; extensive background on archaeological sites; advice on food and accommodations for every budget; a useful history section ranging from pre-Inca cultures to modern; helpful hints on outdoor activities; and a traveler's Spanish section. Intriguing sidebars provide details on topics such as Inca Trail tours, fiestas, and folklore about Lake Titicaca, human sacrifice in the Andes, archaeology around Paracas, a week on the Amazon, and the Shipibo Indians, as well as their handicrafts. --Kathryn True

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Follow an ancient footpath to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Explore a colorful crafts market. Answer the call of the wild in the lush Amazon rainforest. Peru offers inspiration from every angle. Our unbeatable guide will enable you to climb mountains, delve into canyons and get to know the essence of the Andes.

* GET READY, SET GO! - highlights, itineraries and planning sections get your adventure started <BR>* UNDERSTAND IT ALL - expert authors provide insight into Peruvian history, culture and current events <BR>* FIND YOUR WAY with loads of detailed maps - more than any other Peru guidebook <BR>* TALK THE TALK get from buenos dias to hasta luego with our easy-to-use guide to Spanish, Quechua and Aymara <BR>* REST EASY - frank, in-depth hotel and restaurant reviews eliminate the guesswork at any budget

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Peru Guidebook.......2007-03-19

Initially I wanted to purchase the 2006/7 edition (that was supposed to be released in Feb, 2007) but was unable to find it anywhere. However, this edition was very helpful for my travels in Peru. I did come across some problems when trying to locate the listed Vegetarian restaurants (some were closed down since publication) but otherwise all descriptions of hostels/ travel destinations were accurate.

peru slightly under water.......2007-01-17

the material and facts are well provided and fairly well organized,but
the country deserves better then this. As one of the worlds most fasinating places, both from a human and natural perspective, this book falls short relative to providing a full view of Peru's incredable wonders, seek another source if you are looking for an informative guide or historic perspective.

Great book .......2006-10-14

I have a tour operator in Peru, [...] I meet the writer, Rob Rachowiecki, he is a great explorer and he was a tour leader in Peru andean areas.

This book is very help full not only for foreing people, also for peruvians ones, many times when I go to a specific areas and I does not have enught info.. I open my travel survival kit and read for some extra info and many times I sent updates that I see have been taken in next edition... just one word... BUY THE BOOK, it's a good help to do not be lost in Peru.

Rafael Belmonte

Take the advice!.......2006-07-19

I found the LP Peru guide to be a useful tool on my recent trip to Lima, Cuzco and Machu Pichu. The country overview was insightful, the restaurant recommendations were tastey, and the advice about altitude sickness was ignored. Big mistake. I've never paid attention to LP's health warnings and never had a problem. If you're heading to Cuzco, you'd be well advised to listen to their experienced writers and bring the necessary medicine.

Good, but missing info.......2006-06-01

I used this guide for travelling with my family and was fairly useful, except for some good spots that were not considered.
For example, in the jungle we stayed in the Explorers Inn (www.explorersinn.com), which has a very nice setting and fights to preseve the amazon rainforest.
I was also amazed to find a quality hotel chain that wasnt part of an international network. Hoteles Libertador (www.libertador.com.pe) were a very good option in many of the destinations we visited.
Overall, the activities and destinations recommended were good, but the info was sometimes out of date and/or incomplete.

Peru - Lonely Planet En Espaol (Lonely Planet Peru)

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Peru - Lonely Planet En Espaol (Lonely Planet Peru)
Rob Rachowiecki
Manufacturer: Geoplaneta
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ASIN: 8408050524

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Muy útil.......2005-08-11

Llevo una década viajando a Perú y viví en el país por un año entre 1996 y 1997. Mi esposa es peruana, lo cual es una de las razones por mis viajes frecuentes hasta ahí.

El Lonely Planet Perú es uno de los libros que utilizamos siempre para ideas y consejos para viajes y excursiones dentro del Perú. La información sobre las diferentes regiones del país es generalmente correcta y descriptiva, los teléfonos y precios para hoteles y restaurantes están al día, y el mismo formato del libro es fácil para seguir.

Lo más importante para recordar cuando estas utilizando un libro como éste es que estos guías no son enciclopedias y no toman el lugar de los conocimientos de los guías locales que puedes contratar. Pero te ayudan navegar de un lugar a otro con facilidad y dentro de tu presupuesto.

Últimamente, Perú es un país seguro y muy interesante con bastante historia, cultura, y naturaleza, pero como cualquier otro viaje es necesario tomar precauciones para asegurar que todo salga bien y sin problemas. El Lonely Planet será muy útil para tu viaje, y también recomiendo otro libro que se llama South American Handbook.

Lonely Planet Peru (Lonely Planet. (Spanish Guides))

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Lonely Planet Peru (Lonely Planet. (Spanish Guides))
Sara Benson , and Paul Hellander
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Inca Guide to Peru: Tourism Routes and Destinations

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Inca Guide to Peru: Tourism Routes and Destinations

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