Frommer's EasyGuide to Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu

Description

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 to get there and get around, while relating the Incan landmark's fascinating history and making stops for authentic local experiences along the way. The book also covers Peru's vibrant coastal capital city of Lima as well as the blend of Incan and Spanish colonial influences in timeless Cusco. *Helpful maps, including a fully-detachable fold-out map *Strategic itineraries, including for families and weeklong stays, so you can make the most of your time *Authentic experiences to help you appreciate this unique culture like a local *Candid reviews of the best restaurants, attractions, tours, shops, and experiences-and advice on the ones not worth your time and money *Accurate, up-to-date info on transportation, useful websites, costs, telephone numbers, and more *Budget-planning help with the lowdown on prices and ways to save money, whether you're traveling on a shoestring or in the lap of luxury About Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than sixty years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommers.

Writer and photographer Nicholas Gill is based in Lima, Peru and Brooklyn, New York. He is the co-founder of the website New Worlder and his work appears in publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Saveur, New York Magazine, and Roads & Kingdoms.