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Peru is complex as its most intricate and exquisite weavings. festivals mark ancient rites, the urban vanguard fuels innovation and nature bestows splendid diversity. Its rich cultural heritage is never more real and visceral than when you are immersed streetside in the swirling madness of a festival. Peru is a place where age-old pageants unfold to the tune of booming brass bands.
Scale the heights of Machu Picchu; puzzle over the Nazca Lines; or visit the sweltering, seductive Amazon Basin, all with your trusted travel companion. Offering visually-inspiring content along with the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you, this photo-rich, user-friendly guide makes planning fun and easy.
Peru Top 10
1. Machu Picchu
2. Lake Titicaca
3. The Cordilleras
4. Arequipa
5. Cuzco
6. Canon del Colca
7. Nazca Lines
8. The Amazon Basin
9. Sacred Valley
10. Lima
Inside Lonely Planet Best of Peru:
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- Practical planning and transport tools including a fold-out map (included in print version) that gives instant access to (more...)
Curator: Brendan Sainsbury
Writers: Alex Egerton, Carolyn McCarthy, Phillip Tang, Luke Waterson
Lonely Planet Best of Peru is your passport to Peru's top sights and most authentic experiences. Discover the best of Peru and begin your journey now!