Peru is a country that enchants millions of visitors every year. In such a diverse country, deciding on whether to concentrate on history and culture, outdoor activities, ancient cultures or wildlife is a challenge for even the most experienced traveller. Full-colour throughout, "Peru Highlights" cuts through the vast array of available material and showcases the best places to visit, the ultimate itineraries and the finest routes to follow. First-hand descriptions of essential sights and wildlife, and contributions on accommodation and travel tips from expert tour operators create both a valuable planning tool for selecting an itinerary and liaising with operators and a colourful companion to take on your trip.
In 1973, Hilary and George Bradt were told about an old Inca road leading from Cusco’s Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. They hiked it, explored the wayside Inca ruins, and published the first-ever description of the Inca Trail in 1974. Forty years later, this ground-breaking guide has been updated to include classic treks through all the great mountain ranges of Peru. For the inexperienced walker and hard-core trekker alike, Bradt’s Trekking in Peru is still the must-have in any backpack. * The pioneering guidebook that was the first to cover the Inca Trail * Read Hilary and George’s entertaining tales from ‘the good old days’ * Trek the Inca Trail and classic routes in the cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash * Get off-the-beaten track in the Central Andes or in Chachapoyas * Where to stay and eat in Peru’s top trekking bases * Find the latest info on our companion website www.bradtupdates.com/perutrekking
In 1973, Hilary and George Bradt were told about an old Inca road leading from Cusco’s Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu. They hiked it, explored the wayside Inca ruins, and published the first-ever description of the Inca Trail in 1974. Forty years later, this ground-breaking guide has been updated to include classic treks through all the great mountain ranges of Peru. For the inexperienced walker and hard-core trekker alike, Bradt’s Trekking in Peru is still the must-have in any backpack. * The pioneering guidebook that was the first to cover the Inca Trail * Read Hilary and George’s entertaining tales from ‘the good old days’ * Trek the Inca Trail and classic routes in the cordilleras Blanca and Huayhuash * Get off-the-beaten track in the Central Andes or in Chachapoyas * Where to stay and eat in Peru’s top trekking bases * Find the latest info on our companion website www.bradtupdates.com/perutrekking







