Inca Trail, Cusco & Machu Picchu, 5th: includes Santa Teresa Trek, Choquequirao Trek, Vilcabamba Trail, Vilcabamba to Choquequirao, Choquequirao to Machu Picchu & Lima City Guide

by Alexander Der Stewart

Overview

Lost to the jungle for centuries, Machu Picchu was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham 100 years ago. It's now probably the most famous sight in South America – and justifiably so. Perched high above the river on a knife-edge ridge, the ruins are truly spectacular. The best way to reach them is on foot, following parts of the original paved Inca Trail over passes of 13,500ft. Now in its fifth edition, this best-selling book is an all-in-one guide for a hiking holiday in the Inca region of Peru. Includes how to book from North America, planning and preparation, getting to Peru, detailed Lima and Cusco city guides (where to stay, where to eat, what to see and how to get around); a history of the Incas by explorer and historian Hugh Thomson; health, safety and responsible tourism; comprehensive hiking information for a full range of routes with 40 highly detailed trekking maps in the classic Trailblazer style showing walking times, gradients and points of interest. There are guides to 15 Inca ruins including Machu Picchu itself. Includes 70 maps – 15 town plans, 15 maps of Inca ruins, 40 hiking maps.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781905864553
Publisher:	Trailblazer Publications
Publication date:	10/15/2013
Edition description:	Fifth Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	4.70(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

An inveterate traveller, Alexander Stewart has walked, trekked and tramped in more than 30 countries around the world. In the course of these trips he has researched and written guidebooks for several publishers, including for Trailblazer: New Zealand – The Great Walks, The Walker's Haute Route and Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path. As a freelance travel writer and photographer he has also contributed articles and photographs to various newspapers and magazines. When he isn't escaping the city, he lives in London where he works for WEXAS, the World Expeditionary Association, wondering where to go next.

Editorial Reviews

'Definitely the best guide to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu...Highly recommended'. 
Andean Travel Web 'So well written it is difficult to put this book down...If you are spending only one day in Cusco and one day in Machu Picchu the book's details will enrich your trip. If you are hiking the Inca Trail ...this book is essential'.International Travel News (USA) 'An excellent guide...offers a wealth of wise advice'.Toronto Star (Canada) '...really excellent. You cover everything from Inca history to flora and fauna...'John Hemming 'You need a guide. To be precise you need this one'.The Sunday Times (UK) 'Comprehensive guide'The Daily Telegraph (UK)

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