Trekking in Peru: 50 Best Walks and Hikes by Hilary Bradt (English) Paperback Bo

Description: Trekking in Peru by Hilary Bradt, Kathy Jarvis Trekking in Peru Guide - Expert travel advice on everything from preparation and detailed maps to Lima hotels, restaurants, field guides and trekking routes. Also featuring trip planning, suggested itineraries, tour operators, what to pack, climate, Inca Trail, the Cordilleras, Cusco and Machu Picchu, the Central Andes, Cajamarca, Arequipa. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the most comprehensive, user-friendly trekking guide to Peru available. Perus mountains offer the most varied and dramatic treks in South America with the added attraction of Pre-Columbian ruins along the way. Celebrating 40 years of Bradt, this unique guidebook is based on the Peru section of the very first Bradt guide. All the original treks have been re-walked and new off-the-beaten-track routes added. Ideal for both backpackers and those in an organized group, it describes over 65 mountain treks and day walks with background information and travelers tales. Special boxes throughout the text cover topics from guinea pigs to trekking with children. Back Cover In 1973, Hilary and George Bradt were told about an old Inca road leading from Cuscos 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, Bradts Trekking in Peru is still the must-have in any backpack. Author Biography In the mid 1970s, Hilary Bradt spent 18 months backpacking through South America with her husband George, writing their first guide and thus founding Bradt Travel Guides on the way. From 1979 to 1992 she visited Peru and other South American countries for two months each summer leading treks for an American tour operator, and occasionally thereafter for other companies. She reckons to have visited Machu Picchu at least 25 times Table of Contents Introduction ixPART ONE G ENERAL INFORMATION 1Chapter 1 B ackground Information 3History 3, People: past and present 6, Language 11Chapter 2 N atural History and Conservation 17Geology 17, Geography 18, Climate 19, Flora 20,Fauna 25, Protected areas of Peru 35, Fieldguides 42Chapter 3 Practical Information 45When to visit 45, Backpacking or organisedtrekking? 49, Tour operators 50, Touristinformation 51, Red tape 52, Getting there andaway 52, What to take 53, Money and budgeting 59,Getting around 61, Accommodation 63, Eatingand drinking 65, Handicrafts 70, Photography 71,Media and communications 72, Business 74,Volunteering and giving something back 74Chapter 4 B ackpacking and Trekking: Deciding Whats Best for You 77Where to go: an overview 77, Backpacking ortrekking? 80, Organised trekking: choosing theright company 80, Trekking: the experience 82,Backpacking: the experience 86, Village etiquettefor independent backpackers 91, Minimumimpact 93Chapter 5 H ealth and Safety 96Health 96, Safety 107PART TWO TR EKKING AND BACKPACKING GUIDE 113Chapter 6 Lima 115History 115, Getting there and away 115, Gettingaround 119, Where to stay 121, Where to eatand drink 122, Entertainment and nightlife 124,Useful addresses 125, Tourist information 127,Maps 128Chapter 7 Cajamarca and Chachapoyas Regions 129Cajamarca town and region 129, Cumbe Mayoto San Pablo 133, The Chachapoyas region 136,Exploring the ruins around Chachapoyas 139, Thewaterfalls 146Chapter 8 T he Cordilleras: Negra, Blanca and Huayhuash 151The cordilleras: an overview 151, Parque NacionalHuascaran 154, Huaraz 158, Caraz 166, Trekkingand backpacking overview 167, Trekking routesin the Cordillera Blanca 171, Trekking in theCordillera Huayhuash 198Chapter 9 T he Central Andes 211Huancayo 211, The Cordillera Central 217, Otherplaces of interest in the region 221, Trekking theInca Royal Road: Castillo via Huanuco Viejo toYanahuanca 224Chapter 10 Cusco and the Vicinity 231History of the Incas 231, Cusco 233, Hiking,trekking and backpacking 251, Hiking routesaround Cusco 254, The Valley of Lares 271,Ollantaytambo and around 278Chapter 11 T he Cordilleras Vilcabamba and Vilcanota 283The Vilcabamba region 283, Aguas Calientes(Machu Picchu Pueblo) 285, The Inca Trail 290,Salkantay hikes 298, Other treks in the CordilleraVilcabamba 310, The Vilcanota region 321Chapter 12 T he Arequipa Area 343Arequipa 343, Climbing the volcanoes 350, TheColca Canyon 354, Trekking in the ColcaCanyon 357Appendix 1 Language 362Appendix 2 List of Major hikes and treks 364index 369 Review Covering the whole region, it has advice and maps for lesser known walks, as well as the Inca Trail i (The Independent) Has 50 of the best walks and hikes in Peru, plus loads of general travel information and tales from 40 years ago. Adventure Travel Magazine Provides a high level of detail and comprehensive information. Trek & Mountain Long Description This is the most comprehensive, user-friendly trekking guide to Peru available. Perus mountains offer the most varied and dramatic treks in South America with the added attraction of Pre-Columbian ruins along the way. Celebrating 40 years of Bradt, this unique guidebook is based on the Peru section of the very first Bradt guide. All the original treks have been re-walked and new off-the-beaten-track routes added. Ideal for both backpackers and those in an organized group, it describes over 50 mountain treks and day walks with background information and travelers tales. Special boxes throughout the text cover topics from guinea pigs to trekking with children. Review Quote Informative, diverting, encouraging and inspirational Joe Simpson, author of Touching the Void. Feature [Setting] - Peru, South America. Description for Sales People .Celebrating Bradts 40th anniversary..Comprehensive information on the little-known Chachapoyas region. .Tourism is on the increase: 2.5 million Visitors in 2011. .Insider information on the most popular trekking centres and the merits of trekking vs backpacking. .Two colour throughout with clearly marked hiking trails on 34maps..Small portable format, ideal for fitting in a rucksack. Details ISBN1841624926 Author Kathy Jarvis Publisher Bradt Travel Guides Language English ISBN-10 1841624926 ISBN-13 9781841624921 Media Book Format Paperback Residence US Birth 1941 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-02-05 Imprint Bradt Travel Guides Place of Publication Buckinghamshire Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 796.510985 Illustrations 16pp colour photos & 34 maps Short Title BRADT TREKKING IN PERU Subtitle 50 Best Walks and Hikes Series Bradt Travel Guides Edition 40th UK Release Date 2014-02-05 AU Release Date 2014-02-05 NZ Release Date 2014-02-05 Pages 384 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137163159;

Price: 47.74 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-02-01T06:39:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 AUD