Footprint Cusco and the Inca Trail Handbook
The Travel Guide
Published on 1. November 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-903471-07-4 (ISBN)
Description
For many, Cusco is top of their itinerary when travelling in Peru, and this handbook aims to provide what it is the traveller can't miss. It covers everything the traveller needs to know about the ancient Inca ruins, plus practical advice and suggestions on how to get the most out of this popular destination. The guide features the ins and outs of Cusco town plus area-by-area coverage of the Sacred Valley including Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo and Urubamba and offers coverage of the Inca Trail with suggested trekking itineraries for walkers of all levels. Also included is comprehensive coverage of the colonial architecture, stunning scenery, trekking, river rafting and mountain biking.
Reviews / Votes
"Recommended without reservation." The Daily TelegraphMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Bath
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Footprint Travel Guides
Illustrations
50 illustrtaions and colour maps
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 124 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-903471-07-4 (9781903471074)
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Ben Box | Stephen Frankham
Cusco and the Inca Trail
Book
12/2003
2nd Edition
Footprint Handbooks
€34.84
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Person
Ben Box has edited the South American Handbook since 1989 and has been travelling in Latin America for 20 years. He finds Peru totally captivating and is eager for others to share the joys of exploring its grandeur and intricacies.
Content
A foot in the door; essentials - planning your trip - tour operators, disabled travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, student travellers, travelling with children, women travellers, working in Peru, before you travel, money, getting there, air, road, touching down; sport and special interest travel; health; further reading and Websites; Cusco; the Sacred Valley; Machu Picchu; South & west of Cusco; southern jungle; Lima; background. (Part contents.)