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Republic of Peru in western South America

Nazca Lines,Titica Lake, Andes Plains, Cusco [ Inca capital ], Machu Picchu [ lost Inca Town ]

Departments in Peru [ departamentos }: Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, San Martin, Tacna, Tumbes, Ucayali.

Peru is bordering with Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the east, south-east and south, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

Peru is well-known as the cradle of the Inca empire.

Constitutional province [ provincia constitucional ]: Callao

Capital City of Peru: Lima


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Car Rentals Peru

 Avis
World's second largest general-use car rental business, providing business and leisure customers with a wide range of services.
 Hertz

Hostels Peru

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 Hostels Peru

Hotels in Peru

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 Expedia.com

Tour Operators / Peru specialists / Travel Agents



 Allegro Holidays
Lost Civilizations (Peru and the Incas), Andean Crossing [ tour of Peru and Bolivia ].
Allegro Holidays is a specialty tour operator offering intriguing and unique tours for intellectually demanding travelers. Most of the packages are available all year round and can be customized to your specific needs.
 Tara Tours [ CT ] - Exotic destinations in South America
 Tucan Travel
If you have an adventurous spirit, a strong sense of fun, a desire to embrace new cultures and long to see the world as it really is, then come and take the adventure of a lifetime with us and lose yourself in Peru.
 Mad Adventurer - development projects in Peru

Travel Guides Peru / Related Books

Travel Guides Peru

Lonely Planet Peru
Lonely Planet books contain information on history and culture, accommodation, local cuisine, places and times to visit, language tips, maps, and health and safety advice. They are aimed at people on a variety of budgets.

The Rough Guide to Peru - Dilwyn Jenkins
The Rough Guide to Peru is the ultimate guide to one of the most thrilling countries in South America. It includes comprehensive coverage of Peru's great sights from the soaring Inca citadel of Machu Picchu to the high altitude Central Railway. There are incisive reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, plus the lowdown on some of the liveliest nightlife in the Americas. Throughout the guide practical advice is given on a range of activities, including rafting and trekking in the Amazon jungle.
The Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu, 3rd: Includes the Vilcabamba Trek & Lima City Guide
Richard Danbury, Alexander Stewart
This title includes: historical background on the Incas; plans of all the main archaeological sites and comprehensive guides to Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu; routes from Cusco to Machu Picchu and hikes in the Urubamba Valley, on walking maps with walking times; points of interest; and details of where to stay and where to eat.
Paperback: 336 pages; Publisher: Trailblazer Publications; 3.00 edition (November 1, 2005); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-1873756867
The Machu Picchu Guidebook: A Self-Guided Tour 
Ruth M. Wright, Alfredo Valencia Zegarra
Paperback: 192 pages; Publisher: Johnson Books; Rev Ill edition (February 2004); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-1555663278.

Transportation / How do I travel to Peru

 Lima - Jorge Chavez International Airport

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights - Flights to Peru

 Maps of Peru [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]


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 Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Peru at a Glance
Heir to ancient cultures and a rich colonial tradition, Perú is a magical spot which involves one of the richest biodiversities of Earth, and is a melting pot of different cultures who together are forging the promise of a better future.
Info: Peru at a Glance, Cities & Destinations, Historical Places, Nature & Lanscapes, Culture & Traditions, Adventure Sports, Special Interest

 Lima - Capital City of Peru

 Amazonas Department
 Ancash
 Apurimac
 Arequipa
 Ayacucho
 Cajamarca
 Cusco Departemento
 Huancavelica
 Huanuco
 Ica
 Junin
 La Libertad
 Lambayeque
 Loreto
 Madre de Dios
 Moquegua
 Pasco
 Piura
 Puno
 San Martin
 Tacna
 Tumbes
 Ucayali

 Arequipa [ white town ]
 Chiclayo
 Chimbote
 Chuquito
 Conception
 Cusco / Cuzco
 Huaraz
 Ica
 Iquitos
 Juliaca
 Lima
 Miraflores
 Moquegua
 Pisco
 Piura
 Pucallpa
 Puerto Maldonado
 Puno
 San Isidro
 Tacna
 Talara
 Trujillo
 Tumbes

 Inca Empire
 Lake Titica
 Machu Picchu [ Lost Inca Town ]
 Nasca [ mysterious Lines ]
 PBS - Living Edens - Manu, Peru's Hidden Rainforest
Along the eastern base of the Andes is a great red and winding river named Manu - the life blood and main highway for the Manu Biosphere Reserve. Cascading down from the dry, grassy plateaus at four thousand meters, and falling dramatically into a tangled cloud forest of dwarf trees, giant begonias, orchids and fern, Manu emerges into a spectacular land replete with howler monkeys, skimmers, egrets and macaws. The Reserve offers us a special look at the abundance of life in the rare Amazonian wilderness.
 Peru Discovery - Mountainbiking und Trekking
 Peru Explorer
 Travelperu.com

Cuisine - Peruvian Recipes - Peruvian Food

Try the local dishes in the chicherías and picanterías. Spicy foods are arequipeña or a la criolla. Ethnic cooking is more prevalent in the highlands.

 Culinary history of Peru
The culinary history of the Peruvian food dates back to the Incas and pre-Incas with its maize, potatoes and spices that later was influenced by the arrival of the Spanish colonies, and throughout the years it incorporated the demands of the different migrations and "mestizajes". Such groups included Chinese, European, African and Japanese immigrants.
Tastes of Peru - Marina Polvay
Peruvian cuisine is as complex as the history of this country located on the western coast of South America. Peru's varied topography, which ranges from the western coastal plain to the high and rugged Andes to the eastern lowland jungle of the Amazon basin, makes for a cuisine rich in both seafood and meat. The food of Peru is dominated by the 'sun' cuisine of the Incas, whose love of everything yellow is legendary. The most popular dish, ceviche, is made of fish, shrimp, or scallops marinated in lime juice.
Hardcover 200 pages (June 2003); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc.; Language: English; ISBN: 0781809657
 Peru For The Gourmet Traveler 
Popular Foods & National Cuisine [ Ceviche ], Popular Beverages & National Drinks [ Pisco ], Best Dining Destinations [ Lima ]

History of Peru

Peru declared its independence from Spain on July 28, 1821 thanks to an alliance between the Argentine army of José de San Martín, and the Neogranadine Army of Simon Bolivar.

Before the Spanish arrived, Peru was home to various Pre-Inca cultures and later, to the Inca Empire. Francisco Pizarro landed on the Peruvian coast in 1532, and by the end of the 1530s Peru became a Viceroyalty and a major source of gold and silver for the Spanish Empire.

 Peru's History - Wikipedia
Ancient history of peru, Colonial Peru, Revolutionary Peru, Territorial disputes, Peru since 1945
The Ancient Kingdoms of Peru - Nigel Davies
A general history for the student and general reader of the cultures and civilizations of pre-Hispanic Peru from pre-history to the Conquest which incorporates the discoveries of recent archaeological and textual investigations.
Paperback 256 pages (July 31, 1997); Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd.; Language: English; ISBN: 0140233814
 Peruvian History 

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 Culture of Peru
The relationship between Hispanic and Indian cultures has shaped the face of Peru. During pre-Columbian times, Peru was one of the major centers of artistic expression in America, where Pre-Inca cultures, such as Chavín, Moche, Paracas, Huari (Wari), Nazca, Chimu, and Tiahuanaco developed high-quality pottery, textiles, jewelry, and sculpture.
The Incas - Terence N. D'Altroy
The great empire of the Incas at its height encompassed an area of western South America comparable in size to the Roman Empire in Europe. This book describes and explains its extraordinary progress from a small Andean society in southern Peru to its rapid demise little more than a century later at the hands of the Spanish conquerors. The Incas is the first book fully to synthesize history and archaeology in a sweeping exploration of the entire empire from Chile to Ecuador. The author explains how the Incas drew from millennia of cultural developments to mould a diverse land into a dynamic, powerful, and yet fragile polity. From this integrated perspective, The Incas profoundly rethinks the nature of imperial formation, ideology, and social, economic, and political relations in Inca society.
Paperback 408 pages (July 1, 2003); Publisher: Blackwell Publishing; Language: English; ISBN: 1405116765
The Incas: Empire of Blood and Gold - Carmen Bernand
When Pizarro arrived in Peru in 1532 he found a vast empire rich in gold and silver. Ruled by monarchs claiming descent from the sun, its people built roads, bridges and fields through the Andes. But within months the empire had been conquered and its subjects killed or enslaved.
Paperback 192 pages (April 18, 1994); Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd.; Language: English; ISBN: 0500300402
 Cultures of the Andes
The Nasca - Peoples of America Serie - Helaine Silverman, Donald Proulx
Ancient Nasca culture of the south coast of Peru is famous for its magnificent polychrome ceramics, textiles, and other works of art, as well as the enigmatic ground markings on the desert plain at Nasca. In the past two decades much has become known about the people who produced these fascinating works. This scholarly yet accessible book provides a penetrating examination of this important civilization. It traces the history of archaeological research on the south coast and reveals the misconceptions that became canonized in the scholarly literature. Based on years of fieldwork by the authors in the region, it provides a comprehensive and readable analysis of ancient Nasca society, examining Nasca social and political organization, religion, and art. The highlight for many readers will be the chapter on the Nazca Lines which debunks Erich von D'niken's contention that the desert markings were made by extraterrestrials. This well-illustrated, concise text will serve as a benchmark study of the Nasca people and culture for years to come.
Paperback 360 pages (January 10, 2002); Publisher: Blackwell Publishers; Language: English; ISBN: 0631232249

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directory

 Destination Peru
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