Whether you want to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, explore the Peruvian Amazon, or enjoy Lima's world-class food and museums, the local Fodor's travel experts in Peru are here to help! Fodor's Essential Peru, 2nd Edition guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. 



 This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's "Essential” guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020! 



 Fodor's Essential Peru travel guide includes: 





AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do




MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time




MORE THAN 30 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently




COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust!




HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more




PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF” FEATURES on "What to Eat and Drink,” "Incredible Ancient Wonders,” "What to Buy,” "Peru's Top Museums,” and more




TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money




HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more




SPECIAL FEATURES on "The Peruvian Amazon,” "The Cordillera Blanca,” "Nazca Lines,” "The Islands of Lake Titicaca,” "What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and more




LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems




SPANISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases




UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Lima, Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, Cusco, Nazca, the Peruvian Amazon, the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, Trujilo, and more







 Planning on visiting? Check out Fodor's Essential Chile and Fodor's Essential Argentina. 



 *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. 



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