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Holidays in Peru  -  Travel information Peru, in western South America.

Nazca Lines,Titica Lake, Andes Plains, Cusco [ Inca capital ], Machu Picchu [ lost Inca Town ]

Departments in Peru [ departamentos }: Amazonas, Ancash, Apurimac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Cajamarca, Cusco, Huancavelica, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Pasco, Piura, Puno, San Martin, Tacna, Tumbes, Ucayali

Constitutional province [ provincia constitucional ]: Callao.

Peru is well-known as the cradle of the Inca empire.

Peru is bordering with Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the east, south-east and south, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

Capital City of Peru : Lima


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Car Rentals Peru

 Holiday Autos  -   
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

Hotels in Peru

   
Hotels in Arequipa, Ayacucho, Chiclayo, Cuzco, Iquitos, Lima, Machu Pichu, Pubo, Sacred Valley, and Trujillo

  -  Hotels in Cusco and Lima

  -  Find a great deal
Expedia.co.uk has room for everyone to relax on their perfect trip.

Hostels / Budget Accommodation Peru

 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.

 Hostels Peru

Travel Agents / Tour Operators / Peru specialist

Kuoni Travel -  escorted tours
** Peruvian Highlights - Classic Escorted Tour
Some of the magical sights which beckon the visitor to Peru.
** Discover Peru
Peru boasts an almost unrivalled wealth of history and culture
** South American Panorama
Experience the spectacular scenery, history and treasures of some of the most exciting countries in South America – Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil.

Travelsphere  
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays.

Adventure Holidays in Peru
Do you want to see wildlife, go trekking, discover fascinating cultures and ways of life, experience life in a tribal village, see the stars from a desert wilderness... Try one of the activity holidays, travel experiences not to be missed! Adventurecompany.co.uk.

Thomas Cook  

 -  Create your perfect trip - Flight, Hotel and Car



 Andean Trails 
Andean Trails is a specialist tour operator offering challenging small-group trekking, mountain biking and jungle expeditions in the South American Andes and Amazon.
 Llama Travel  -  Peru specialist
Arequipa, Jungle around Puerto Maldonado, Ballestas Islands, Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Ica, Nazca Lines, Inca Trail, Puno, Short Inca Trail, Sacred Valley
 Abercrombie and Kent Travel  -  luxury holiday
Most of Abercrombie & Kent's holidays are tailor-made, offering complete freedom of choice. They can tailor your holiday to your schedule, party size, travel and accommodation requirements, to put together a bespoke holiday which reflects your individual style, budget, taste and time consideration.

 Adventure Bound 
 Audley Latin America 
 Austral Tours  -  Latin America specialists
 Bales Worldwide
 Cazenove + Loyd
 Cox & Kings
Cox & Kings is the longest established travel company in the world, its history stretching back to 1758.
 CTS Horizons  -  Quality in-depth tours to Peru for groups and individuals.
 Dragoman Overseas Travel Ltd 
 Exodus  -  The Different Holiday
They do more than simply visit an area, they get under its skin by exploring its many facets: people, landscapes, wildlife, mountains, food, history, culture and music.
 Explore Worldwide  -  small group adventure holidays
Their tours are designed to get you closer to different people, cultures and landscapes.
 Exsus Travel 
 Gane & Marshall International Limited
 Geodyssey
 Guerba World Travel Limited  -  Adventure Holidays & Discovery Tours
Find the best selection of culture, adventure activity, safari, overlanding and trekking holidays
 JLA - Journey Latin America
Active Adventures, Tailor-Made - Bespoke Holidays for Individuals, Escorted Group Trips [journeys and tours.
 Journey Latin America
 Kumuka Worldwide
 Last Frontiers  -  a small, specialist Tour Operator for Latin America
 Latin America Travel
 Latin Odyssey  -  Latin America Specialist
Latin Odyssey specialises in personalised itineraries, creating private tours based on your interests and budget, with an emphasis on service. 
 Preston Reid  - Tailor Made Travel to Peru
 Pura Aventura 
 Reef and Rainforest Tours Limited
 Scott Dunn Latin America
 Select Latin America  -  incorporating Galapagos Adventure Tours
 South American Experience - one of the leading specialists for Latin America.
All their tailor-made itineraries which involve flights and ground arrangements are ATOL protected.
 Steamond Travel
 Steppes Latin America
 Sunvil Latin America 
 The Ultimate Travel Company
 Tim Best Travel
 TrekAmerica Travel Ltd
 Tribes Travel Ltd
 Trips Worldwide
 Veloso Tours
 Ventureco Worldwide 
 Wexas
 Wildlife Worldwide 
 World Expeditions
 Worlds Apart Travel
So many highlights it difficult to decide which ones to see. Nazca Lines, Colca Canyon (America's deepest), Lake Titicaca, Cuzco, Macchu Pichu are just a few. Trek the Inca Trail, raft the Urabamba, and explore the Amazon in Manu National Park.If all these appeal you'll need at least 3 weeks! 

 Mad Adventurer  -  development projects in Peru

Travel Guides Peru / Related Books

Travel Guides Peru [ Amazon.co.uk ]

Peru - Lonely Planet Regional Guide -  Rob Rachowiecki, Charlotte Beech
Lonely Planet books contain information on history and culture, accommodation, local cuisine, places and times to visit, language tips, maps, and health and safety advice. They are aimed at people on a variety of budgets.
Paperback 460 pages (January 23, 2004); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740592093
Peru - Rough Guide -  Dilwyn Jenkins
The Rough Guide to Peru is the ultimate guide to one of the most thrilling countries in South America. It includes comprehensive coverage of Peru's great sights from the soaring Inca citadel of Machu Picchu to the high altitude Central Railway. There are incisive reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink, plus the lowdown on some of the liveliest nightlife in the Americas. Throughout the guide practical advice is given on a range of activities, including rafting and trekking in the Amazon jungle.
Paperback 640 pages (September 25, 2003); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843530740
The Inca Trail Cusco and Machu Picchu - Richard Danbury, Alexander Stewart
This title includes: historical background on the Incas; plans of all the main archaeological sites and comprehensive guides to Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu; routes from Cusco to Machu Picchu and hikes in the Urubamba Valley, on walking maps with walking times; points of interest; and details of where to stay and where to eat.
Paperback 288 pages (September 10, 2005); Publisher: Trailblazer Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1873756860
The Machu Picchu Guidebook: A Self-Guided Tour 
Ruth M. Wright, Alfredo Valencia Zegarra
Paperback 188 pages (February 2004); Publisher: Johnson Books; Language: English; ISBN: 1555663273

Transportation / How do I travel to Peru

 Lima - Jorge Chavez International Airport

 

  - Flights to Peru
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    - Flight tickets Peru / Flight tickets Lima

Flight.co.uk  - Flight tickets Callao, Lima [ LIM ]

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  price comparison possible

 Plataforma 10  -  bus tickets and boat tickets
Platform 10 distributes services of more than 70 important businesses of transportation at more than 1600 destinies in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.

 Maps International  -  Maps of Peru  
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Online Maps of Peru [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]


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 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Peru at a Glance
Heir to ancient cultures and a rich colonial tradition, Perú is a magical spot which involves one of the richest biodiversities of Earth, and is a melting pot of different cultures who together are forging the promise of a better future.
Info: Peru at a Glance, Cities & Destinations, Historical Places, Nature & Lanscapes, Culture & Traditions, Adventure Sports, Special Interest

 Lima  -  Capital City of Peru

 Amazonas Department
 Ancash
 Apurimac
 Arequipa
 Ayacucho
 Cajamarca
 Cusco Departemento
 Huancavelica
 Huanuco
 Ica
 Junin
 La Libertad
 Lambayeque
 Loreto
 Madre de Dios
 Moquegua
 Pasco
 Piura
 Puno
 San Martin
 Tacna
 Tumbes
 Ucayali

 Arequipa [ white town ]
 Chiclayo
 Chimbote
 Chuquito
 Conception
 Cusco / Cuzco
 Huaraz
 Ica
 Iquitos
 Juliaca
 Lima
 Miraflores
 Moquegua
 Pisco
 Piura
 Pucallpa
 Puerto Maldonado
 Puno
 San Isidro
 Tacna
 Talara
 Trujillo
 Tumbes

 Inca Empire
 Lake Titica
 Machu Picchu [ Lost Inca Town ]
 Nasca [ mysterious Lines ]
 PBS  -  Living Edens  -  Manu, Peru's Hidden Rainforest
Along the eastern base of the Andes is a great red and winding river named Manu - the life blood and main highway for the Manu Biosphere Reserve. Cascading down from the dry, grassy plateaus at four thousand meters, and falling dramatically into a tangled cloud forest of dwarf trees, giant begonias, orchids and fern, Manu emerges into a spectacular land replete with howler monkeys, skimmers, egrets and macaws. The Reserve offers us a special look at the abundance of life in the rare Amazonian wilderness.
 Peru Discovery  -  Mountainbiking und Trekking
 Peru Explorer
 Travelperu.com

Cuisine - Peruvian Recipes

Try the local dishes in the chicherías and picanterías. Spicy foods are arequipeña or a la criolla. Ethnic cooking is more prevalent in the highlands.

 Culinary history of Peru
The culinary history of the Peruvian food dates back to the Incas and pre-Incas with its maize, potatoes and spices that later was influenced by the arrival of the Spanish colonies, and throughout the years it incorporated the demands of the different migrations and "mestizajes". Such groups included Chinese, European, African and Japanese immigrants.
Tastes of Peru -  Marina Polvay
Peruvian cuisine is as complex as the history of this country located on the western coast of South America. Peru's varied topography, which ranges from the western coastal plain to the high and rugged Andes to the eastern lowland jungle of the Amazon basin, makes for a cuisine rich in both seafood and meat. The food of Peru is dominated by the 'sun' cuisine of the Incas, whose love of everything yellow is legendary. The most popular dish, ceviche, is made of fish, shrimp, or scallops marinated in lime juice.
Hardcover 200 pages (June 2003); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc.; Language: English; ISBN: 0781809657
 Peru For The Gourmet Traveler 
Popular Foods & National Cuisine [ Ceviche ], Popular Beverages & National Drinks [ Pisco ], Best Dining Destinations [ Lima ]

South American Food and Cooking: Ingredients, Techniques and Signature Recipes from the Undiscovered Traditional Cuisines 
Jane Milton, Jenni Fleetwood, Marina Filippelli
Paperback 160 pages (November 2005); Publisher: Southwater; Language: English; ISBN: 1844761797

History of Peru - Peruvian history

Peru declared its independence from Spain on July 28, 1821 thanks to an alliance between the Argentine army of José de San Martín, and the Neogranadine Army of Simon Bolivar.

Before the Spanish arrived, Peru was home to various Pre-Inca cultures and later, to the Inca Empire. Francisco Pizarro landed on the Peruvian coast in 1532, and by the end of the 1530s Peru became a Viceroyalty and a major source of gold and silver for the Spanish Empire.

 Peru's History  -  Wikipedia
Ancient history of peru, Colonial Peru, Revolutionary Peru, Territorial disputes, Peru since 1945
The Ancient Kingdoms of Peru -  Nigel Davies
A general history for the student and general reader of the cultures and civilizations of pre-Hispanic Peru from pre-history to the Conquest which incorporates the discoveries of recent archaeological and textual investigations.
Paperback 256 pages (July 31, 1997); Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd.; Language: English; ISBN: 0140233814
 Peruvian History 

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Culture of Peru
The relationship between Hispanic and Indian cultures has shaped the face of Peru. During pre-Columbian times, Peru was one of the major centers of artistic expression in America, where Pre-Inca cultures, such as Chavín, Moche, Paracas, Huari (Wari), Nazca, Chimu, and Tiahuanaco developed high-quality pottery, textiles, jewelry, and sculpture.
 Cultures of the Andes
The Incas - Terence N. D'Altroy
The great empire of the Incas at its height encompassed an area of western South America comparable in size to the Roman Empire in Europe. This book describes and explains its extraordinary progress from a small Andean society in southern Peru to its rapid demise little more than a century later at the hands of the Spanish conquerors. The Incas is the first book fully to synthesize history and archaeology in a sweeping exploration of the entire empire from Chile to Ecuador. The author explains how the Incas drew from millennia of cultural developments to mould a diverse land into a dynamic, powerful, and yet fragile polity. From this integrated perspective, The Incas profoundly rethinks the nature of imperial formation, ideology, and social, economic, and political relations in Inca society.
Paperback 408 pages (July 1, 2003); Publisher: Blackwell Publishing; Language: English; ISBN: 1405116765
The Incas: Empire of Blood and Gold -  Carmen Bernand
When Pizarro arrived in Peru in 1532 he found a vast empire rich in gold and silver. Ruled by monarchs claiming descent from the sun, its people built roads, bridges and fields through the Andes. But within months the empire had been conquered and its subjects killed or enslaved.
Paperback 192 pages (April 18, 1994); Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd.; Language: English; ISBN: 0500300402
The Nasca - Peoples of America Serie -  Helaine Silverman, Donald Proulx
Ancient Nasca culture of the south coast of Peru is famous for its magnificent polychrome ceramics, textiles, and other works of art, as well as the enigmatic ground markings on the desert plain at Nasca. In the past two decades much has become known about the people who produced these fascinating works. This scholarly yet accessible book provides a penetrating examination of this important civilization. It traces the history of archaeological research on the south coast and reveals the misconceptions that became canonized in the scholarly literature. Based on years of fieldwork by the authors in the region, it provides a comprehensive and readable analysis of ancient Nasca society, examining Nasca social and political organization, religion, and art. The highlight for many readers will be the chapter on the Nazca Lines which debunks Erich von D'niken's contention that the desert markings were made by extraterrestrials. This well-illustrated, concise text will serve as a benchmark study of the Nasca people and culture for years to come.
Paperback 360 pages (January 10, 2002); Publisher: Blackwell Publishers; Language: English; ISBN: 0631232249

Web Portals / Search Engines / Peruvian Directories

 Destination Peru
Explore the regions of Machu Picchu, Inca Trail, Cusco, Lima, Lake Titicaca, and Northern Peru
 Go2peru
Go2Peru offers all manner of tourist information on Peru, there are Peru maps and Peru photo galleries, as well as information about Peru's National Parks and World Heritage Sites. In addition to Peru Vacation Packages, we also offer Peru hotels, inns and lodges reservation. Go2Peru offers all you need to experience the magic of Peru.peru
 Promperu  -  Peruvian Tourism Authority's Official Site
 Limaperunet.com
Peru in maps and Photos, Climate of Peru, Climate of Lima and more

 Surfline  -  see Webcams & Reports 

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