Fodor's Peru, 2nd Edition

by Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Hike to the terraces and temples of the Lost City of the Inca, wander through the rubble of an immense stone fortress, walk in the footsteps of the Inca on a four-day trek to Machu Picchu, ride up the Amazon from the mid-jungle city of Iquitos or peek over the rim of one of the deepest canyons in the world— Fodor's Peru offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best —"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."

- We frequently update our Peru guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area to Fodors.com.
- Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best—so you know you're seeing the real Peru.
- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.

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With Fodor’s you get much more than a guidebook–we make it easy for you to customize your dream vacation.

Visit www.fodors.com to find up-to-date travel bargains, mini-guides to worldwide destinations, information on local festivals, dazzling drives, maps, vacation planning tips and much more!

And, for more insider secrets, visit “Travel Talk” and “Rants and Raves” online at www.fodors.com/forums to get advice from other travelers like you.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Fodor's Travel Publications is a United States-based producer of English-language travel guides and online tourism information. It was founded by Hungarian Eugene Fodor in 1936.
Fodor’s was acquired by Random House in 1986 and sold to Internet Brands in 2016.

Reviews

[Adam Floridia · Rating 2 out of 5]

There's nothing wrong with this book at all. I just now question why I even bother buying travel books like this. Even as updated as they are, the internet will always be more up to date. I book hotels based on online reviews and availability, not one of these books. I suppose I do skim these books for some useful information. More, though, it's probably the egotism of being able to "show off" where I'll be traveling next and as eventual souvenirs of my trip. Machu Picchu and Salar de Uyuni, here we come!

[Karen! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be sure to copy the maps of Machu Picchu, as the site itself has nothing. There are signs there directing you to certain places, but they are inconsistent at best.

The sections on Lima and Cuzco helped me choose a hotel location, which would have been impossible without this book!

The descriptions of side trips really helped to build the itinerary and form my choices. I'm glad that I read this before wasting a bunch of time in less than awesome places!

[Tasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Used for quick tips and price guides along the way through Peru. The manatee sanctuary in Iquitos was a highlight. As was Monkey Island.

[Tri Le · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful. Comprehensive and used many recommendations. Always a been a fan of Fodor's guides.

[Rhett Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

not for backpackers. this guidebook is is for people who want to travel lavishly and luxuriously in Peru