Make the most of your adventure to the jewel of Peru with Moon Machu Picchu. Inside you'll find:
Strategic trekking guides, including two to four days on the Inca Trail, five days on the Salcantay, and an Inca Jungle Trail itineraryUnique ideas beyond the beaten path: Explore seldom-seen ruins like the Ollantaytambo Temple and visit remote Quechua-speaking villages. Go horseback riding on a caballo de paso in the Sacred Valley, mountain biking to the hilltop fortress of Sacsayhuaman, or set up camp on the riverbank after a day of rafting on the Rio Apurimac. Sample coca tea and local delicacies, or shop for handmade Peruvian weavings, pottery, and jewelryFocused coverage of stopovers in Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and LimaEssential planning information on agencies, tour guides, porters, dining, accommodations, deciding when and where to go, and making reservationsExpert perspective from Lima resident Ryan DubeA guide to hazards, precautions, and gear, plus tips for avoiding altitude sicknessTransportation advice: How to find the best airfares and get around by bus, train, taxi, car, or motorcycle rentalA full-color foldout map of the region, with vibrant photos and detailed maps throughoutThorough background information on the landscape, wildlife, plants, culture, history, and customsHandy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, visa information, volunteer opportunities, and tips for seniors, families with children, women traveling alone, and LGBTQ+ travelersWith Moon Machu Picchu's expert insight, practical advice, and insider tips, you can forge your own path.
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Höhe: 190 mm
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978-1-64049-316-2 (9781640493162)
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Ryan Dub? first arrived in Peru more than a decade ago, as an exchange student in Lima. He was captivated by the country's diversity and history and charmed by the kindness of its people. After completing his degree in Latin American studies and anthropology, Ryan returned to Lima where he now lives with his wife, Tatiana, and their sons, Ticiano and Benicio.Using Lima as his base, Ryan has traveled throughout Peru, to both its most famous sites and lesser-known attractions. He has hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, explored the islands on Lake Titicaca, and slept under the stars in the Amazon. He has traveled to Chincha and El Carmen, the home of an annual Afro-Peruvian music festival, and Pozuzo, a remote village in the high jungle.Ryan currently works as a journalist, specializing in economics, business, and politics. His articles have been published in The Wall Street Journal, The Globe & Mail, and BNamericas, among others.
