Top 10 Books about Peru

1. Lonely Planet Peru

By Paul Hellander, Sara Benson, Rafael Wlodarski - City and regional information, maps, archaeological sites, attractions, wildlife, festivals, cultural information plus recommendations for places to stay and dine.

2. Insight Pocket Guide Peru (English)

by Peter Frost (Author) - Fun, colourful, informative, Insight Pocket Guides give you the inside scoop on you destination, making it ideal for long weekend getaways or for the traveler with limited time to spare. It's like having a tour guide in your pocket or purse. Full-colour photos and pull-ou map .Tailor-made itineraries .Recommended excursions. Full listings on shopping, restaurants, nightlife and special events

3. Frommer's Peru

Updated version with all the information about sightseeing, accommodations, restaurants, travel and practical tips.

4. The Conquest of the Incas

By John Hemming - Pizarro's conquest of Peru and search for El Dorado in the 1530's plus other historical events makes good reading for the traveler visiting modern Peru.

5. The Incas and Their Ancestors : The Archaeology of Peru

by Ruth M. Wright (Author), Alfredo Valencia Zegarra (Author), Alfredo Valencia Zegarra (Author)- Located in the heart of the Andes in Peru, this five-centuries-old Incan relic attracts some 300,000 tourists yearly. Yet the significance of the site itself is difficult to unravel without a lot of personal knowledge or a comprehensive guidebook. A bound-in, fold-out color archaeological map of Machu Picchu keyed to the book's chapters and an array of black-and-white as well as color photographs will help users find and navigate the site easily and not depend on fractured live tour guide information.

6. Adventure Guide To Peru (Adventure Guides Series) (Paperback)

by Nicholas Gill (Author) - The author shows you how to experience the country more intensely and directly than most travelers know how to do - seeing the place close-up, through walks, fishing, rafting, horseback excursions, culinary adventures, meeting the people.

7. Peru and Bolivia: The Bradt Trekking Guide

by Hilary Bradt (Author) - Detailed descriptions of walking routes, cultural, historical and practical information, and guidance on low-impact travel for the areas around Cusco, Lake Titicaca and the Cordilleras with maps and charts.

8. Eat Smart in Peru

by Joan Peterson (Author), Brook Soltvedt (Author) - Hhow to find the most delicious, authentic, and adventuresome eating experiences in Peru. Food is one of the first and most immediate contacts a traveler makes with a foreign county. Travelers to Peru can make it a more memorable contact by taking along the conveniently portable, easy-to-use Eat Smart in Peru, the newest guide in the award-winning EAT SMART series. The authors show that traveling and eating in unfamiliar territory doesnt have to be gastronomical guesswork.

9. Peru (The Traveller's Wildlife Guides) (Paperback)

by David L. Pearson (Author), Les Beletsky (Author), Priscilla Barrett (Illustrator), David Beadle (Illustrator), David Dennis (Illustrator), Daniel Lane (Illustrator) - From the world-famous Machu Picchu Incan ruins high in the Andes Mountains, to Lake Titicaca in southern Peru, to the Iquitos area of Amazonian northeastern Peru, travellers want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Peru's magnificent animal and plant life.

10. Peru - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs and etiquette

by John Forrest, Julia Porturas - Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.