Peru, the center of the Inca Empire, preserves a number of traces of the civilization that used to occupy a vast territory extending from the Pacific Ocean into lands we now know as the countries of Colombia and Chile. The best-known and most spectacular Inca site is Machu Picchu, a city perched in the mountains northwest of the former capital Cuzco. Beyond this unique treasure, Peru offers a whole panoply of other attractions: Lake Titicaca, the...

In 1532, the fifty-four-year-old Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro led a force of 167 men, including his four brothers, to the shores of Peru. Unbeknownst to the Spaniards, the Inca rulers of Peru had just fought a bloody civil war in which the emperor Atahualpa had defeated his brother Huascar. Pizarro and his men soon clashed with Atahualpa and a huge force of Inca warriors at the Battle of Cajamarca. Despite being outnumbered by more than...

Pack your bags! We're headed to Peru. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Peru's seacoast, the jagged peaks of the Andes Mountains, and dense rain forests. We'll discover an ancient city, taste a special meal called a Pachamanca, and learn about the Festival of the Sun, a special weeklong celebration. A special section introduces Peru's capital, language, population, and...

When you're planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip, you want to do it right. That's why generations of travelers have turned to Frommer's for the sort of candid advice, rich cultural context, and invaluable practical info that are crucial to planning a memorable journey. This thorough yet portable guide has all you need to hit the highlights of Peru, including the mysterious hilltop citadel of Machu Picchu. Informative and engaging tips show readers how...

High in the majestic Andes of Peru, silent but deadly traces of mercury, remnants of long-ago silver mining, bring illness and death to a local village. Seeking retribution, the villagers mistakenly attribute the outbreak to Western doctors who work in the nearby mountains; violence ensues, and a doctor is killed. Altiplano is the story of two women: Saturnina, the fiancé of a villager killed by mercury poisoning; and Grace, a shellshocked war photographer...

An explorer of the Western Amazon takes readers on a tour of this biologically diverse region, introducing the native peoples who live there, while chronicling the history of genocide and exploitation that has marked Western colonialism in the region.

Revealing legends and legacies, this activity book is a fun-filled review of the continent-sprawling ancient Inca culture. The activities, combined with an attractive layout, engage learners on a journey along the Inca Trail including the city of Cuzco and majestic Machu Picchu, built on a jagged ridge thousands of feet above the Urubamba River. Along the way, the beliefs, rituals, scientific advances, and unique system of languages come to life

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Unleash your inner adventurer and plan your next vacation to South America with this complete traveler's guide to Peru! Whether you dream of exploring the tropical jungles of the Amazon or summiting the soaring peaks of the Andes mountains, this handy travel guide unlocks the wonders of Peru, providing the aspiring adventurer with an up-to-date and detailed guide to vacationing in this gorgeous South American paradise. With a detailed introduction...