Fodor's Peru: with Machu Picchu & the Inca Trail

by Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Inca, and the Nazca lines are among the most-visited and awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world. Bursting with beautiful full-color photos,  Fodor's Peru  provides expert insider advice on everything from the best guides to the Inca Trail to how to experience native cultures on Lake Titicaca.

This travel guide
· Dozens of full-color maps 
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path
· In-depth breakout features on Peruvian cuisine, The Sacred Valley, and Nazca Lines
· Coverage of Lima, The Southern Coast, The Southern Andes and Lake Titicaca, Cusco and The Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, The Amazon Basin, The Central Highlands, The North Coast and Northern Highlands, and Bolivia

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

480 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]

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!]

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]

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]

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

[Rhett Smith]

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