Trekking Peru
Subtitle: a traveler's guide
By: Robert and Daisy Kunstaetter
Contributors: Kunstaetter, Daisy, author
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Mountaineers Books, The
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9781594858727
Subjects: Walking; Guidebooks; Description and travel; Hiking; History
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Section 1. Introduction. Trekking in Peru; title: What is trekking?; title: Why Peru?; title: Explorers and trekkers; title: The world's greatest road; title: Peru and its people; title: Geography and geology; title: Climate; title: Flora and fauna; title: Conservation; title: Aboriginal cultures, archaeology, and history; title: Population; title: Religion and fiestas; title: What to expect; title: Independent vs. organized trekking; title: Responsible trekking; title: Trekking infrastructure; title: Maps and navigation; title: Preparations; title: Getting yourself ready: Passport and visas; insurance; clothing and equipment; title: Travel in Peru: Getting to Peru; money and prices; accommodations and meals; communication; provisions; title: Getting to the trailhead; title: An ounce of prevention; title: Public safety; title: Trekking safety; title: Staying healthy; title: In case of emergency; title: Section 2. The treks. Selecting a trek; title: Chachapoyas; title: Cordillera Blanca; title: Central Highlands; title: Cuzco; title: Arequipa; title: Lake Titicaca and Cordillera Carabaya.